Congress Representative Ballot: Potter, Elisha R.

“Law and Order” Rhode-Island Ticket 1843 –This ticket is from the first election in which Rhode Island was divided into two Congressional Districts, Eastern and Western. This ticket with Elisha R. Potter as candidate for Representative to the 28th US Congress would prove successful. The “Law & Order” ticket refers to a coalition of Whigs and Democrats that formed following the armed conflict of the previous year’s Dorr Rebellion. 19.3 cm X 12.4 cm

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Original record: Congress Representative Ballot: Potter, Elisha R.
Collection: University of Rhode Island: Rhode Island Election Ballots
Date(s): 1843
Usage: This item is in the public domain and may be freely re-used.
Rights Statement: No Copyright - United States
Subject(s): Congress
Dorr Rebellion
Humanities and Social Sciences
Potter, Elisha R.
Rhode Island, United States (state)

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