Constitution · New Hampshire

N.H. Const. pt. 1, art. 36

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Constitution of New Hampshire
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Economy being a most essential virtue in all States, especially in a young one, no pension shall be granted, but in consideration of actual services; and such pensions ought to be granted with great caution, by the Legislature, and never for more than one year at a time. June 2, 1784

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