Makers of America: An Historical and Biographical Work by an Able Corps of Writers, Volume 1A. B. Caldwell, 1909 - Florida |
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Page 87 - The boundaries of the State of Florida shall be as follows: Commencing at the mouth of the River Perdido, from thence up the middle of said river, to where it intersects the south boundary line of the State of Alabama and the thirty-first degree of north latitude; thence due east to the Chattahoochee river ; thence down the middle of said river to its confluence with the Flint river; thence straight to the head of the St.
Page 87 - Alabama, and the thirty-first degree of north latitude; thence due east to the Chattahoochee river: thence down the middle of said river to its confluence with the Flint river; thence straight to the head of the St.
Page 87 - Marys river; thence down the middle of said river to the Atlantic ocean; thence southeastwardly along the coast to the edge of the Gulf stream; thence southwestwardly along the edge of the Gulf stream and Florida Reefs to and including the Tortugas Islands; thence northeastwardly to a point three leagues from the mainland; thence northwestwardly three leagues from the land, to a point west of the mouth of the Perdido river ; thence to the place of beginning.
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Page 9 - ... report of the Superintendent of the United States Coast Survey for the year 1854.
Page 202 - He is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He is a member of the Young Men's Christian Association, and an interested worker in its ranks.
Page 10 - On the Agency of the Gulf Stream in the Formation of the Peninsula and Keys of Florida...
Page 211 - In addition to handling cases in the State and Federal courts, including the Supreme Court of the United States, involving...
Page 388 - ... the State. A Northern man by birth and a Union man from principle, I recognize that the Democracy of Florida, in placing me in this position, demonstrate their desire for a true and fraternal union of all sections of our common country. That such a union may be firmly established, and ever remain peaceful, prosperous, and happy, U the hope ot every patriot.
Page 306 - Democrat, and he is a communicant of the Protestant Episcopal Church. He is a member of the Osceola Club, and of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.