Governor Election Ballot

April election 1849 – In this election the only real contest was over the office of Secretary of State, which had been held continuously by Henry Bowen since 1819. He was defeated for re-nomination in the Whig state convention by Christopher E. Robbins, a representative in the General Assembly from Newport. Bowen was forced to run as an independent; however there was no choice by the people and Robbins was chosen by the General Assembly. 20.3 cm X 11.7 cm