16th Utah Territorial Legislature

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The 16th Utah Legislative Assembly was a session of the Utah Territorial Legislature which was elected in 1866, in Salt Lake City Council Hall.

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Major Legislation

Appropriations

Incorporations of Cities and Counties

State Commissions

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