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Domestic News
September 23, 1834
Richmond Enquirer
Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Letter from William L. May reports recent Illinois election results for 24th Congress: Reynolds elected in 1st district, Casey re-elected in 2nd, May succeeding Duncan; pledges unity on Administration measures.
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We copy from the Globe of Saturday, the following extract of a letter from Mr. May, one of the representatives elect from Illinois:
Extract of a letter from William L. May, dated Springfield, Illinois, August 24th, 1834.
"Allow me, sir, as a friend of the Administration, to congratulate you on the result of the recent election in this State, for members to the 24th Congress. Reynolds has been elected in the 1st district, Casey re-elected in the second, and for want of a better, I have been selected as the successor of Duncan.
Upon all the prominent measures of the Administration, I have no doubt the Representatives from this State will be united."
Extract of a letter from William L. May, dated Springfield, Illinois, August 24th, 1834.
"Allow me, sir, as a friend of the Administration, to congratulate you on the result of the recent election in this State, for members to the 24th Congress. Reynolds has been elected in the 1st district, Casey re-elected in the second, and for want of a better, I have been selected as the successor of Duncan.
Upon all the prominent measures of the Administration, I have no doubt the Representatives from this State will be united."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Appointment
What keywords are associated?
Illinois Election
24th Congress
Representatives
Administration Support
What entities or persons were involved?
William L. May
Reynolds
Casey
Duncan
Where did it happen?
Illinois
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Illinois
Event Date
August 24th, 1834
Key Persons
William L. May
Reynolds
Casey
Duncan
Outcome
reynolds elected in the 1st district, casey re-elected in the second, william l. may selected as successor of duncan
Event Details
Extract of a letter from William L. May dated Springfield, Illinois, August 24th, 1834, congratulating on the result of the recent election in Illinois for members to the 24th Congress, stating support for the Administration's measures.