On November 2, 1869, a referendum was held in the West Florida counties (except Jackson, which was in the throes of bloody racial violence), with a result of 1162 to 661 in favor of annexation.
O 2 de novembro de 1869, celebrouse un referendo nos condados de Florida Occidental (excepto no de Jackson, que estaba azoutada por un longo episodio de violencia racial sanguenta), co resultado de 1.162 votos a 661 a favor da anexión.