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3rd Delaware General Assembly 
Summary
The 3rd Delaware General Assembly was a meeting of the legislative branch of the state government, consisting of the Delaware Legislative Council and the Delaware House of Assembly. Elections were held the first day of October and terms began on the twentieth day of October. It met in Dover, Delaware, convening October 20, 1778, and was the first year of the administration of President Caesar Rodney.
President Caesar Rodney | |
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| 3rd General Assembly | |
| In office October 20, 1778 – October 20, 1779 | |
| Preceded by | 2nd Assembly |
| Succeeded by | 4th Assembly |
The apportionment of seats was permanently assigned to three councilors and seven assemblymen for each of the three counties. Population of the county did not effect the number of delegates.
Leadership edit
Legislative Council edit
- Thomas Collins, Kent County
House of Assembly edit
- Samuel West, Kent County
Members edit
Legislative Council edit
Councilors were elected by the public for a three-year term, one third posted each year.
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House of Assembly edit
Assemblymen were elected by the public for a one-year term.
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References edit
- Martin, Roger A. (1995). Memoirs of the Senate. Newark, Delaware: Roger A. Martin.
Places with more information edit
- Delaware Historical Society; website; 505 North Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801; (302) 655-7161
- University of Delaware; Library website; 181 South College Avenue, Newark, Delaware 19717; (302) 831–2965