Memorial of the People of the Territory of Florida for Admission into the Union, February 20, 1839This document is a printed memorial from the Constitutional Convention of Florida (January 1839) to the U.S. Congress, requesting statehood. It includes the proposed Florida Constitution, signed by the convention members, and the 1838 census of Florida Territory, showing a total population of 48,223, with approximately half being enslaved people. The memorial highlights difficulties in conducting an accurate census due to the ongoing Seminole War and references the 1819 Treaty with Spain regarding Florida's acquisition by the U.S. Among the signatories is David Levy (later Yulee), Florida's first Jewish U.S. Senator. The item is a 28-page document, measuring approximately 5-1/2" x 8-3/4", bearing the imprint of the U.S. House of Representatives (Doc. No. 208, 25th Congress, 3rd Session). Printed by Thomas Allen. Neatly disbound; in very fine condition.