Found this after the war in reference to an L.E Houston
EXECUTIVE OFFICE, Macon, Miss.
WHEREAS, the destitution of a portion of the people calls for immediate relief, and other matters of importance to the State demand prompt legislative action; and whereas the city of Jackson remains dangerous from the proximity of the enemy, therefore, I, Charles Clark. Governor of Mississippi, do direct that the Legislature of the State convene at Columbus, Mississippi, on Monday the 20th day of February 1865.
Given under my hand and the great seal of State L. S. affixed, this 19th day of January, A. D. 1865.
CHAS. CLARK.
By the Governor.
C. A. BROUGHER, Secretary of State.
Be it remembered, that on the day and year aforesaid, being the time and place for the assembling of the Legislature of Mississippi, in conformity to the Constitution and Laws of the State; and the proclamation of the Governor aforesaid, the House was called to order at 12 M., in the Baptist
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Church, being the house designated for the assemblage of the same by Robert C. Miller, Clerk.
The Speaker being absent, on motion of Mr. Yandell, Hon. R. Seal, of Harrison, was called to the Chair.
Prayer by Rev. Dr. Lyon, of the Presbyterian church.
Upon a call of the roll, thirty Representatives answered to the their names. No quorom being present.
On motion of Mr. Murdock, the House adjourned until 3 1-2 o'clock, P. M.
3 1-2 O'CLOCK, P. M.
House met pursuant to adjournment.
Hon. L. E. Houston, Speaker, in the chair.
Mr. Shelley introduced Messrs. Bromley of Itawamba and Dancer of Tippah, elected to fill vacancies in their respective counties, who took the oath of office and entered upon the discharge of their duties.
Upon a call of the roll forty four Representatives answered to their names.
No quorum being present, upon motion of Mr. Upshaw the House adjourned until to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock.