Governor Representative Ballot

1786 General Offices – In the state-wide elections of 1786 paper money was a major issue and the state was divided into the Town Party and the Country Party. Incumbent Governor Greene was defeated by John Collins of the Country Party. This prox is printed two to a sheet. On the two blank pages is written several reasons why fish, once in great plenty, are now very scarce in the Pettaquamscutt River. 26.5 cm X 21.0 cm

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Original record: Governor Representative Ballot
Collection: University of Rhode Island: Rhode Island Election Ballots
Date(s): 1786
Usage: This item is in the public domain and may be freely re-used.
Rights Statement: No Copyright - United States
Subject(s): General Office
Humanities and Social Sciences
Rhode Island, United States (state)

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