Despite his relatively young age and inexperience , Allan contributed often in the 1868 convention 's debates , including his misgivings about certain aspects of the constitution finally drafted .
Allan was concerned that re-enfranchised Confederates would attempt to limit rights of African Americans .
Despite his relatively young age and inexperience , Allan contributed often in the 1868 convention 's debates , including his misgivings about certain aspects of the constitution finally drafted because he was concerned that re-enfranchised Confederates would attempt to limit rights of African Americans .