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Public Notice concerning the Presidential election of 1796

Permanent ID:
9696
Call number:
Ab[1796]-5
Date:
1796
Image Description:
Public Notice concerning the Presidential election of 1796 between Republican Thomas Jefferson and Royalist [Federalist] John Adams.  The notice informs citizens that "Friday, the Fourth Day of November Next, is the day appointed by law, for the People to meet at their respective places of Election, to choose by Written Tickets, Fifteen Electors on behalf of this State [Pennsylvania], of a President and Vice-President of the United States."  Electors are listed for various Pennsylvania counties, including Philadelphia, Bucks, and Montgomery.  The notice also includes "Maxims and Opinions" taken from Mr. Adams' Defence of the American Constitutions. 
Format:
Broadside
Dimensions:
Width: 20 cm, Height: 28 cm (image)
Related People or Organizations:
Thomas Jefferson, 1743-1826 (relates to)
John Adams, 1735-1826 (relates to)