Presidential Election Ballot: Whig Nomination
1840 Whig Nomination for Electors – In 1840 Whig presidential candidate William Henry Harrison defeated President Martin Van Buren; the tariff being a major issue during this election. The electors on this ticket cast all four of Rhode Island’s electoral votes for Harrison and his running mate John Tyler. 10.5 cm X 17.3 cm
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