Election certificates for districts, 1831-1865.

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Election certificates for districts, 1831-1865.

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This series consists of returns of managers of elections for the various districts notifying the General Assembly of the election of individuals to office. Information includes date, name of parish or district, name of office, name of person elected, and signatures of managers.

.33 cubic ft.

South Carolina. Department of Archives and History

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