NP, ND: (ca 1893). 5pp, 9 x 6 in. Written in an unknown legible holograph in black ink. The final line notes that Ormsbee is "now engaged in law practice in Brandon" In very good condition. Wikipedia: "Ormsbee was born in Shoreham, Vermont, the son of John Mason and Polly..... More
(np,nd): 1870. Small broadside (4-3/4 x 3-1/2). A listing of the state Republican ticket for Vermont. Peter T Washburn of Woodstock was running for Governor. Peter Thacher Washburn (September 7, 1814 – February 7, 1870) was a lawyer, politician and Adjutant and Inspector General of the State of Vermont during..... More
(np,nd): 1872. Small broadside (5-3/4 x 3-1/2). A listing of the state Republican ticket for Vermont. Julius Converse (December 17, 1798 – August 16, 1885) was the 34th Governor of Vermont, from 1872 to 1874 and the 15th Lieutenant Governor of Vermont from 1850 to 1852, Russell S Taft was..... More
(np,nd): 1890. broadside (9-1/2 x 3-1/2) offering Carroll S Page for Governor, At the bottom mis a tear sheet listing William W. Grout for Congress. A listing of the state Republican ticket for Vermont. As a Republican, Page was elected Governor of Vermont and served from October 2, 1890 to..... More
(np,nd): 1888. broadside (4-1/2 x 3-1/2) offering Frederick Holbrook for Governor, etc. A listing of the state Union ticket for Vermont. Holbrook was born in East Windsor, Connecticut, son of John and Sarah (Knowlton) Holbrook, and was the grandson of Luke Knowlton. He attended Berkshire Gymnasium, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, for two..... More
October 22, 1872. A Thanksgiving Proclamation. (17 x 14 in), little toned, but very good. Folded in quarters. In 1872 Converse was selected as the Republican nominee for Governor even though he was over 70 years old, was not an active candidate, and had not campaigned for the position. His..... More
