Military election returns by county, 1824-1865.

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Military election returns by county, 1824-1865.

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This series contains the surviving Florida territorial and state militia officer election records for the period 1824-1865. County election records were sent to Tallahassee for recording and preservation by the Secretary of the Territory and the Secretary of State's office.

1 cubic ft.

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