2nd Delaware General Assembly
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| Legislative body | Delaware General Assembly | ||||
| Term | October 20, 1777 – October 20, 1778 | ||||
The 2nd 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, convening October 20, 1777, and was the administration of President George Read. He resigned and was replaced by President Caesar Rodney, effective March 31, 1778.
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 | edit source]Legislative Council
[edit | edit source]- George Read, New Castle County
House of Assembly
[edit | edit source]- Samuel West, Kent County
Members
[edit | edit source]Legislative Council
[edit | edit source]Councilors were elected by the public for a three-year term, one third posted each year.
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House of Assembly
[edit | edit source]Assemblymen were elected by the public for a one-year term.
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References
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Places with more information
[edit | edit source]- 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.