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By Seth H. Bramson This article and what follows is a story of superlatives. Henry Morrison Flagler Florida’s Empire Builder was, is and always will be the single greatest name in the history of Florida, while the Key West Extension of the Flagler-owned Florida East Coast Railway was, is and
1831: Deputy Marshall P.B. Prior returned to Key West from Port Charlotte (then a part of Monroe County) with J.O. Caldes, who was accused of murder. Caldes was placed in
1861: Captain Meigs reported to headquarters that he had installed a draw bridge and gate to Fort Taylor, both of which are closed every night. He also reported that all
1830: William R. Hackley recorded in his diary: Rose at seven. Reading the law on the subject of Bottomry bonds. Judge James Webb came and sat a good while conversing