Citizen of Narragansett / To the electors of the Western Congressional 1847

Description: To the electors of the Western Congressional district. The Hon. Wilkins Updike, of South Kingstown, is now a candidate to represent you in the next Congress of the United States Author: Citizen of Narragansett Title: To the electors of the Western Congressional district. The Hon. Wilkins Updike, of South Kingstown, is now a candidate to represent you in the next Congress of the United States Publication: [Providence? publisher not identified, 1847.] Description: Folio broadside (approx. 19" x 12¾"), text in quadruple column beneath the running head, signed in type at the end of the last column, "A Citizen of Narragansett." Some foxing and a sliver of browning at the top right corner; small hole in center affecting two words; all else very good. Endorses Wilkins Updike of South Kingstown for the U.S. Congress, and attacks his rival, J. W. Richmond. Updike was a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1842. A Whig, he protected the agrarian interests in the southern part of the state. In another broadside Richmond claims Updike wrote this one himself. This broadside discusses some of his past political achievements. An opponent of Dorr and the Dorrites, he was not elected to Congress. Clements, Brown, and AAS in OCLC. DeSimone & Schofield 183 (adding R.I. Historical). Seller ID: 55315 Subject: Americana, Broadsides Rulon-Miller Books buys and sells rare, fine and unusual books in many fields, with an emphasis on language, early and unusual printing, voyages and travel, archives, and appraisal services. Catalogs issued regularly. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA). Guarantee All books are guaranteed genuine as described, and are returnable for any reason during the two weeks after receipt. Please notify us as soon as possible if an item is being returned, so that we might make it available to another customer. Shipping We are happy to ship to buyers outside of the United States. Please contact us for an exact shipping quote. All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. We are happy to send via Priority Mail upon request for the cost of shipping. Priority delivery typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. For international purchases please contact us directly. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota

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