Correspondence, 1853-1857.

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Correspondence, 1853-1857.

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Official correspondence of James E. Broome, third governor, from 1853-1857. The records reflect the official, constitutional, and political duties of the Office of the Governor. The series consists mainly of incoming and outgoing correspondence filed by general subject area, agency or organization name, or county name.

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Florida State Archive

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Florida State Archive

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Broome, James E. (James Emilius), 1808-1883

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Florida. Governor (1853-1857 : Broome)

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James Emilius Broome was born in Hamburg, South Carolina in 1808. After receiving a limited education, he moved to Tallahassee, Florida in 1837. He was in the mercantile business and the owner of one of the largest plantations in Florida. Broome was appointed Judge of Probate Court of Leon County, Florida Territory in 1843 and remained in office after Florida became a state, resigning in 1848. As a Democrat, Broome was elected Governor in 1852. During his administration,...