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The apportionment of seats was permanently assigned to three senators and seven representatives for each of the three counties. Population of the county did not effect the number of delegates. Both chambers had a

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majority.

Leadership

Senate

*Henry Whiteley, New Castle County

House of Representatives

*Archibald Hamilton, New Castle County

Members

Senate

Senators were elected by the public for a three-year term, one third posted each year.

House of Representatives

Representatives were elected by the public for a one-year term.

References

Places with more information

* Delaware Historical Society
website
505 North Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801; (302) 655-7161. *

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Library website
181 South College Avenue, Newark, Delaware 19717; (302) 831-2965. {{DEFAULTSORT:Assembly, 051st Delaware General 5 051 1827 in Delaware 1828 in Delaware