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Also in official use: Governor of Florida. |
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The election of Brown was proclaimed 1 Dec 1848 at the joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives sitting as General Assembly. His interpretation of the articles of the Constitution of the State of Florida concerning the commencement of gubernatorial term resulted in a dispute with Governor Moseley. Brown contended that under the Constitution, Moseley's term should have ended 1 Oct 1848, since it should be dated from 1 Oct 1844. Moseley insisted that his term should be dated from 1 Oct 1845 and would not expire before 1 Oct 1849. The General Assembly did not make any resolution with regard to the date of transfer of the office of Governor, but agreed to administer an oath of office to Brown and he was sworn in 13 Jan 1849. Moseley refused to give up his authority and continued in office to 1 Oct 1849 when Brown ultimately succeeded him. |
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The end of his term is dated by the final transaction of the government recorded in the Governor's letterbook (19 May 1865); Tallahassee, the seat of government, was occupied by the troops of the United States 20 May 1865. |
