A detailed, primary source record of Iowa’s 1858 Senate
This volume captures the Seventh General Assembly’s first regular session, including the formal convening, officer elections, credentials, and the day‑to‑day business of governance. It presents the official proceedings in a straightforward, documentary voice suitable for researchers and history enthusiasts.
The pages reveal how the Senate organized its leadership, including oath taking and the selection of clerks and officers. It also details the formation of committees, the handling of bills and amendments, and the Governor’s communications to the body. This edition preserves the tone and sequence of proceedings as they happened, offering a window into mid‑19th century Iowa politics and procedure."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book contains the records of the 1858 Iowa Senate, after the state had operated as part of an independent territory for nearly a decade before applying for statehood in 1846. The volume contains resolutions regarding banking, taxation, land grants for education, administration of Native American affairs, and more. This book provides critical insight into how the state established public institutions and adjusted to the influx of non-Native American settlers after statehood. As an historical document, it offers unparalleled context to the circumstances of the era and demonstrates how the government functioned during a transformative period. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780331694635_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780331694635
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