Virginia 1799 U.S. House of Representatives, District 19

Office:
U.S. House of Representatives (Federal)
Title:
U.S. Congressman
Jurisdiction:
Federal
Label:
Virginia 1799 U.S. House of Representatives, District 19
Date:
1799
State:
Virginia
Type:
General
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
U.S. House of Representatives/U.S. Congressman
Candidates:
Henry Lee, Walter Jones
Candidates: Henry Lee[1]Walter Jones
Affiliation:FederalistRepublican
Final Result: [2][3]617584
District of Nineteen617584
King George County[4][5][6]10460
Lancaster County92124
Northumberland County106218
Richmond County82135
Westmoreland County23347

Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]"Lee, Evans, Powell, 3 -- thourough-going men of all works." The Delaware Gazette (Wilmington, DE). June 1, 1799.
[3]"The republican Candidates for the assembly are elected by a Majority of two to one -- it is with equal regret I have heard of the Election of Marshal, Lee, Powell and Page, however I believe that the time is not far distant when the Freemen of America will see through the flimsy veil of modern Federalism and spurn the Enemies of their Liberties -- I know that truth is on our side and that truth will be omnipotent --." John G. Jackson to James Madison, 14 May 1799.
[4]The Centinel of Liberty, and George-town Advertiser (Georgetown, DC), May 14, 1799, lists Dr. Walter Jones 90 votes; however, it lists 584 as the total for the entire district.
[5]"It is said Gen. Lee had a majority of 43 in King George as member of Congress." The Philadelphia Gazette and Universal Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). May 2, 1799.
[6]"General Henry Lee is elected by a majority of 35 votes, against citizen Doctor Jones." Commercial Advertiser (New York, NY). May 4, 1799.

References:

Original Election Returns. Library of Virginia, Richmond.
Westmoreland County Inventories. Book 8. 91-96.
Federal Gazette and Baltimore Daily Advertiser (Baltimore, MD). May 1, 1799.
The Philadelphia Gazette and Universal Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). May 2, 1799.
The Centinel of Liberty, and George-town Advertiser (Georgetown, DC). May 3, 1799.
The Examiner (Richmond, VA). May 3, 1799.
Commercial Advertiser (New York, NY). May 4, 1799.
Connecticut Gazette (New London, CT). May 8, 1799.
The Centinel of Liberty, and George-town Advertiser (Georgetown, DC). May 14, 1799.
Letter of John G. Jackson to James Madison, 14 May 1799.
The Delaware Gazette (Wilmington, DE). June 1, 1799.

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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).

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