Returns of length of state legislative sessions, 1869.

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Returns of length of state legislative sessions, 1869.

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In 1869 the state secretary polled colleagues in other states as to the length of legislative session, compensation received by legislators, and date legislature convened. Series consists of letters in response to those questions, signed by each state secretary.

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