Electors of President and Vice President Ballot, Democratic Ticket

1844 Democratic Ticket – This ticket was for the Rhode Island electors of James Polk for President and George Dallas for Vice President. At this time Thomas Dorr had been convicted of treason under Rhode Island ‘Algerine’ law in June. His conviction was a major issue locally and a minor issue nationally with such campaign slogans as ‘Polk and Dallas and the Liberation of Dorr’. 10.5 cm X 11.8 cm

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Original record: Electors of President and Vice President Ballot, Democratic Ticket
Collection: University of Rhode Island: Rhode Island Election Ballots
Date(s): 1844
Usage: This item is in the public domain and may be freely re-used.
Rights Statement: No Copyright - United States
Subject(s): Humanities and Social Sciences
Rhode Island, United States (state)
Thomas Dorr

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