Congressional Record: Contested Florida Election of David Levy Yulee (27th Congress, 3rd Session)

This document is a portion of the Congressional Record from the 27th Congress, 3rd Session, focusing on the contested election of David Levy Yulee to represent the Florida Territory. The record includes details about Yulee's background, his political career, and the circumstances surrounding the contested election. The entry also includes biographical information about David Levy Yulee, his father Moses Elias Levy and his career as a lawyer, delegate to Congress, U.S. Senator, railroad entrepreneur, and his role in Florida's development. The document discusses his name change, land ownership, and contributions to the building of the Florida Railroad. Yulee's involvement in the Confederacy and subsequent imprisonment are also detailed. Date: December 14, 1842 (inferred from context).

Associated People/Businesses

• Levy, David

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century
• Florida -- Politics and government -- 19th century
• Elections -- Florida
• Railroads -- Florida -- History
• Yulee, David Levy

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 9, Folder 4