In a message dated 2/1/2007 4:15:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: Doesn't Virginia have the oldest continuous legislative body in the New World, beginning in Jamestown in 1619? That's worth noting, too well you better tell the new Gov, of Mass that..I hear him give a speech at that is was MAss with the oldest legislative body in the US To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html