Virginia 1813 Governor

Office:
Governor (State)
Title:
Governor
Jurisdiction:
State
Label:
Virginia 1813 Governor
Date:
1813
State:
Virginia
Type:
Legislative
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
Governor/Governor
Candidates:
James Barbour, James Pleasants, Jr., scattering
Candidates: James Barbour[1]James Pleasants, Jr.scattering
Affiliation:
Final Result: [2][3][4]133532
Senate---
House of Delegates---

Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]"James Barbour was on Saturday re-elected Governor of this Commonwealth for the ensuing year." American, and Commercial Daily Advertiser (Baltimore, MD). December 16, 1813.
[3]"(Mr. P. was not a candidate.)" American, and Commercial Daily Advertiser (Baltimore, MD). December 16, 1813.
[4]"The election of Governor took place on Saturday last. - Mr. James Pleasants (at present in the House of Representatives of the U.S.) was nominated in oppositon to Mr. James Barbour. But it was observed, by various member from the congressional District to which Mr. P. belongs, that he was brought forward without his knowledge or concurrence; that though he was worthy of the post to which he had been nominated, yet they were sure he would not accept it; and that if he were present, he would refuse to lend the authority of his name to such an occasion." The Enquirer (Richmond, VA). December 14, 1813.

References:

The Enquirer (Richmond, VA). December 14, 1813.
American, and Commercial Daily Advertiser (Baltimore, MD). December 16, 1813.
Connecticut Gazette (New London, CT). December 21, 1813.

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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).

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