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Proclamation by Governor Harrison Reed Calling a Special Session of the Legislature, May 7, 1869

Proclamation by Governor Harrison Reed Calling a Special Session of the Legislature, May 7, 1869

Date
1869-05-07
Description
Handwritten proclamation by Governor Harrison Reed calling a special session of the state legislature to consider the proposed Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, to enact legislation relating to railroad construction and to overhaul the state's revenue system. The session was slated to begin on June 8, 1869.
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Proclamation by Governor Harrison Reed Calling a Special Session of the Legislature, November 3, 1868

Proclamation by Governor Harrison Reed Calling a Special Session of the Legislature, November 3, 1868

Date
1868-11-03
Description
Handwritten proclamation by Governor Harrison Reed calling a special session of the state legislature to address pressing problems with the administration of justice and the equitable assessment of taxes. The session was to convene the same day as the proclamation.
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s577_b004_f04_16Proclamation by Governor Harrison Reed Calling a Special Session of the Legislature, May 7, 1869TextProclamations
Executive power
Legislative bodies--U.S. states
Railroads and state
Railroad law
Railroads
Taxation
Tax collection--Law and legislation
Constitutional amendments--Ratification
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s577_b004_f04_09Proclamation by Governor Harrison Reed Calling a Special Session of the Legislature, November 3, 1868TextProclamations
Executive power
Legislative bodies--U.S. states
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