Armed Occupation Act permit files, 1842-1843.

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Armed Occupation Act permit files, 1842-1843.

This series contains microfilm copies of the applications for permits to settle under the conditions of the Florida Armed Occupation Act of 1842 from 1842 to 1843. The permits were filed at the Saint Augustine and Newnansville Federal District Land Office. It should be noted that the applications include when the applicant became a resident of Florida. Also included in the series are notices, refusals and acceptances, and correspondence pertaining to the claims and permits issued.

3 microfilm reels ; 35 mm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7341509

Florida State Archive

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Florida. Armed Occupation Act of 1842.

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United States. St. Augustine Land Office

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United States. General Land Office. Florida District

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The United States General Land Office was established in 1812. Its function was to survey and manage the public lands of the federal government. In 1824, the post of Surveyor General of the United States for the Territory of Florida was established to survey the public lands in Florida, using a township and range system with the base and meridian lines beginning at Tallahassee. The selling of the surveyed federal lands began in 1825 in Florida. The Florida District Gener...

United States. Newnansville Land Office

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