Edward Gilbert
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Edward Gilbert was an American newspaper editor and Democratic California politician. From 1850 to 1851, he served briefly as a member of the United States House of Representatives.
Engraving of Gilbert from 1855
31st United States Congress
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The 31st United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives.
Edward Gilbert
…position with 1,512 out of the 1,519 votes cast. He was elected in November 1849 at-large as one of California's first two Representatives in the 31st Congress, and served from September 11, 1850, until March 3, 1851. In 1852, Gilbert wrote an article that charged General James W. Denver with "negligence and…
United States Capitol (1846)
President of the Senate Millard Fillmore
David R. Atchison (D) (until December 2, 1849)
William R. King (D) (from May 6, 1850)