Maryland 1820 U.S. House of Representatives, District 6

Office:
U.S. House of Representatives (Federal)
Title:
U.S. Congressman
Jurisdiction:
Federal
Label:
Maryland 1820 U.S. House of Representatives, District 6
Date:
1820
State:
Maryland
Type:
General
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
U.S. House of Representatives/U.S. Congressman
Candidates:
Philip Reed, Jeremiah Cosden, John Ferguson, Robert Archer, George B. Milligan, John S. Moffitt, Thomas Williams
Candidates: Philip Reed[1]Jeremiah CosdenJohn FergusonRobert ArcherGeorge B. MilliganJohn S. MoffittThomas Williams
Affiliation:FederalistRepublican
Final Result: [2][3][4][5]2340234011111
District of Six2340234011111
Cecil County[6][7]9731117-1111
Harford County[8]735776-----
Abingdon16137-----
Town of Belle Air144208-----
Dublin23774-----
Hallis Road235109-----
Marshall144207-----
Kent County[9]6324471----
District of Lower204116-----
District of Middle[10]252130-----
District of Upper1762011----

Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]A letter from Philip Reed to Ninian Pinkney at Annapolis (Clerk of Council) states that in Kent County there were SEVEN votes cast fot Gen. Reed which were not counted by the Governor and Council.
[3]“It appears by the returns to the executive from the congressional district composed of Harford, Cecil, and Kent counties, that Gen. Philip Reed and Jeremiah Cosden, Esq. have each 2340 votes. Of course there is a tie between these two candidates. By the act of assembly of 1790, Cha16, Sec. 13, the Governor and Council, in case of a tie between two or more persons in the election of representatives to Congress, are authorized to determine by lots who shall be a representative.” From a letter from Annapolis dated October 17, 1820. Republican Star and General Advertiser (Easton, MD). October 24, 1820.
[4]“Pursuant to the act of assembly in such cases made and provided, the executive of Maryland, on Wednesday last, proceeded to determine who should represent the sixth Congressional district of Maryland in the 17th Congress of the United States, when the lot fell on Jeremiah Cosden, Esq. of Elkton, Cecil County. He will accordingly take his seat.” From a letter from Annapolis dated October 21, 1820. Republican Star and General Advertiser (Easton, MD). October 24, 1820.
[5]Philip Reed would go on to contest the election. On March 19, 1822, Philip Reed would be seated in the U.S. House of Representatives in place of Jeremiah Cosden.
[6]The votes for George B. Milligan, Thomas Williams. Robert Archer, and John S. Moffitt was for the Assembly Ticket.
[7]The Maryland Gazette, Morning Chronicle, Baltimore Patriot and Mercantile Advertiser (Baltimore, MD)., the American, Republican Star, Daily National Intelligencer and the Federal Gazette list 972 votes for Philip Reed.
[8]The Federal Gazette, the American, Baltimore Patriot and Mercantile Advertiser (Baltimore, MD)., and Republican Star list 775 votes for Jeremiah Cosden.
[9]The October 4, 1820 edition of the Baltimore Patriot and Mercantile Advertiser (Baltimore, MD)., the October 5, 1820 edition of the Daily National Intelligencer, Republican Star, Federal Gazette, Maryland Gazette and the American list 638 votes for Philip Reed.
[10]The Baltimore Patriot and Mercantile Advertiser (Baltimore, MD)., Federal Gazette, Maryland Gazette, and Republican Star list Jeremiah Cosden with 258 votes.

References:

Original Election Returns. Maryland State Archives, Annapolis.
Election Transcript. Historical Society of Harford County, Bel Air.
Kent County Pollbooks. Maryland State Archives, Annapolis.
Baltimore Patriot and Mercantile Advertiser (Baltimore, MD). October 4, 1820.
American, and Commercial Daily Advertiser (Baltimore, MD). October 5, 1820.
Daily National Intelligencer (Washington, DC). October 5, 1820.
Federal Gazette and Baltimore Daily Advertiser (Baltimore, MD). October 5, 1820.
Morning Chronicle and Baltimore Advertiser (Baltimore, MD). October 5, 1820.
The American, and Commercial Daily Advertiser (Baltimore, MD). October 6, 1820.
Baltimore Patriot and Mercantile Advertiser (Baltimore, MD). October 6, 1820.
Daily National Intelligencer (Washington, DC). October 6, 1820.
Federal Gazette and Baltimore Daily Advertiser (Baltimore, MD). October 10, 1820.
Republican Star and General Advertiser (Easton, MD). October 10, 1820.
Maryland Gazette and Political Intelligencer (Annapolis, MD). October 12, 1820.
Republican Star and General Advertiser (Easton, MD). October 24, 1820.
Connecticut Gazette (New London, CT). November 1, 1820.

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Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
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Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).

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