[2]"It is said that Mr. Strother is elected by a small majority of from 15 to 20 votes." Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, VA). May 6, 1817.
[3]The Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, VA) and Virginia Patriot, and Richmond Daily Mercantile Advertiser (Richmond, VA) list 285 votes for John Shackleford."
References:
Winchester Gazette (Winchester, VA). April 26, 1817.
Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, VA). April 29, 1817.
Virginia Patriot, and Richmond Daily Mercantile Advertiser (Richmond, VA). April 30, 1817.
The Republican (Petersburg, VA). May 2, 1817.
Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, VA). May 6, 1817.
The American Beacon and Commercial Diary (Norfolk, VA). May 9, 1817.
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