Records, 1845-1911.

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Records, 1845-1911.

This series contains records of the Legislature from 1845 to 1911. Although by no means complete, the records document the activities of the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the General Assembly. The topics covered in these records include the Florida/Georgia boundary dispute, the Secession convention, Governor Harrison Reed's impeachment investigation, and the Governor's messages to the Legislature. The files consist of correspondence, bills, resolutions, committee reports, and petitions.

10 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7340941

Florida State Archive

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Florida. Legislature. House of Representatives

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The Clerk of the House of Representatives serves as the recording officer of the House. The duties associated with the office include enrolling bills (Ch. 11.07 FS), registering lobbyists (Ch. 11.05 FS), signing bills (Article III, Section 7, 1968 Constitution), and keeping journals of the proceedings. The House of Representatives designates a Clerk to serve at its pleasure (Article III, Section 2, 1968 Constitution). From the description of Journals, 1837-1905. (Florida State Archiv...

Reed, Harrison, 1813-1899

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Florida. Governor (1868-1873 : Reed)

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Florida. Legislature. Senate

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The Secretary of the Senate serves as the recording officer of the Senate. The duties associated with the office include enrolling bills (Ch. 11.05, FS), registering lobbyists (Ch. 11.07, FS), signing bills (Art. III, Sec. 7, 1968 Constitution), and keeping journals of the proceedings. The Senate designates a Secretary to serve at its pleasure (Art. III, Sec. 2, 1968 Constitution). From the description of Bill files, 1845-1927. (Florida State Archive). WorldCat record id: 32413499 ...

Florida. Legislature

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The State Legislature was formed when Florida became a state in March 1845 (Art. IV, 1838 Constitution). The Legislature was a bicameral body with a House of Representatives and a Senate, collectively known as the General Assembly. From its inception until 1885 (Art. 3, Sec. 2, 1885 Constitution), the Legislature met on annual basis. From the description of Records, 1845-1911. (Florida State Archive). WorldCat record id: 32413289 From the description of Gubernatorial appoint...