10th Delaware General Assembly
| President Nicholas Van Dyke |
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| 10th General Assembly | |
| In office October 20, 1785 – October 20, 1786 |
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| Preceded by | 9th Assembly |
| Succeeded by | 11th Assembly |
The 10th 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, 1785, and was the third year of the administration of President Nicholas Van Dyke, Sr..
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.
Contents
Leadership
Legislative Council
- Thomas McDonough, New Castle County
House of Assembly
- Thomas Duff, New Castle County
Members
Legislative Council
Councilors were elected by the public for a three-year term, one third posted each year.
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House of Assembly
Assemblymen were elected by the public for a one-year term.
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References
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Places with more information
- 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
