Governor Election Ballot, Republican Convention Prox.

Governor Election Ballot, Republican Convention Prox.

1805 Republican Convention Prox – Both Gov. Fenner and Lt. Mumford died during the year 1805. Governor Fenner had been in feeble health for some time, and the General Assembly passed a special act in June 1804 authorizing Lt. Gov. Mumford to perform the duties of governor. Although neither were physically fit for their office, both were reelected in April 1805 and after their deaths Henry Smith the first senator officiated as governor. 20.4 cm X 13.6 cm
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Governor Election Ballot, Republican Convention Prox.
Collection
University of Rhode Island: Rhode Island Election Ballots
Date(s)
1805
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Subject(s)
Election Ballot, Republican
General Assembly
Humanities and Social Sciences
Rhode Island, United States (state)
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