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Domestic News October 23, 1788

The New York Journal, And Weekly Register

New York, New York County, New York

What is this article about?

Electors from Pennsylvania are set to meet in Reading to unanimously vote for George Washington as president, with John Adams favored for vice-president over Governor Hancock.

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The electors of the president of the United States, on the part of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, are to meet in the borough of Reading, where it is universally hoped and expected that one more tribute of merited approbation will be given to George Washington, Esq. by their unanimous suffrages.

Of the several respectable characters in nomination for vice-president, circumstances seem most to concur in favor of John Adams, Esq. While the conciliating talents of Governor Hancock, and the attachments to him that prevail in Massachusetts, render him necessary to the peace of New-England. Mr. Adams is perfectly at leisure to fill a seat, for which nature, education, and the experience of several years and various courts in Europe, have eminently and peculiarly qualified him.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Presidential Election George Washington John Adams Pennsylvania Electors Vice President Nomination

What entities or persons were involved?

George Washington John Adams Governor Hancock

Where did it happen?

Borough Of Reading, Pennsylvania

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Borough Of Reading, Pennsylvania

Key Persons

George Washington John Adams Governor Hancock

Outcome

expected unanimous vote for washington as president; adams favored for vice-president due to qualifications.

Event Details

Pennsylvania electors will meet in Reading to vote for president, anticipated to unanimously support George Washington. For vice-president, John Adams is favored over Governor Hancock, who is needed in New England for peace.

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