In re the Executive Communication of the 28th January, 1869

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Tallahassee, Ela.,

To the lion, the Supreme Gourt:

I have the honor to inclose a copy of a resolution of the Leg-islature asking the opinion of your honorable body upon a question submitted, and to which your immediate reply is required.

Very respectfully, &c.,

Harrison Reed, Governor.

The resolution inclosed was as follows:

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION.

Whereas, Grave doubts exist as to the legality of the late election of Abijah Gilbert as United States Senator:. Therefore be it resolved by the Senate, the Assembly concurring, That His Excellency the Governor he requested to ask the…