Source

State Archives of Florida, Series S887

Description

Joint Resolution by the General Assembly of Alabama authorizing Governor William Hugh Smith to negotiate with the state government of Florida for the annexation of West Florida to Alabama - more specifically that part of Florida lying west of the Choctawhatchee River. This would include the territory in present-day Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton counties. Commissioners from the two states did actually meet in 1869 to discuss the transfer, and a referendum was held to determine the interest of the people, but the transaction never took place. The document features a gold seal and certification from Alabama's Secretary of State, Charles A. Miller.

Date

1868-12-30

Creator

General Assembly of the State of Alabama

Format

Resolutions (administrative Records)

Coverage

Reconstruction Era Florida (1865-1877)

Topic

Politics and Government

Subjects

Annexation
General Assembly of the State of Alabama
Interstate agreements
Miller, Charles A.
Territorial expansion

Geographic Term

Walton County
Santa Rosa County
Escambia County
Okaloosa County