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Thomas Williams from Pennsylvania enters the House; the credentials of J. S. Casement from Wyoming are presented

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Credentials of J. S. Casement

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Whereas at an election holden in that portion of the Territory of Dakota which comprises the proposed Territory of Wyoming, on the 8th day of October, A. D. 1867. which election was called by a mass meeting of the citizens residing in said district of country, and general notice thereof was given by the undersigned, who were appointed a committee by said mass meeting, and at such election J.S. Casement being a candidate for the office of Delegate in Congress to represent the interests of the aforesaid district of country did receive a majority of the votes cast at said election; Therefore,

It is hereby certified that the said J. S. Casement was at said election duly and legally elected to the office of Delegate in Congress ns aforesaid.

In testimony whereof witness our hands and seals this 28th day of October, A. D. 1867.

[L.S.]THOMAS J. STREET.

[L.S.]W. L. KUYKENDOLL,

[L.S.]LUCIAN L. BEDELL,

Commissioners of Election.

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  • Motion to Take Oath of Office: J. S. Casement (introduced on 1869-01-12 12:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e714025)

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