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Domestic News December 24, 1792

The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser

Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, West Virginia

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Electors in several states unanimously voted for George Washington as President, with John Adams as Vice-President in some and George Clinton in others, during the U.S. presidential election.

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The Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States, for the States of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Connecticut, Rhode-Island, Massachusetts, and New-Hampshire; have been unanimous in the choice of George Washington and John Adams, to fill those important offices.

The Electors of the States of New York and North-Carolina, have given a unanimous vote for George Washington and George Clinton, as President and Vice-President of the United States.

The State of New-Jersey has also given a unanimous vote for George Washington and George Clinton, as President and Vice-President of the United States.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Presidential Election Electoral Votes George Washington Unanimous Choice United States Electors

What entities or persons were involved?

George Washington John Adams George Clinton

Domestic News Details

Key Persons

George Washington John Adams George Clinton

Outcome

unanimous votes in specified states for presidential and vice-presidential candidates.

Event Details

Electors from Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Connecticut, Rhode-Island, Massachusetts, and New-Hampshire unanimously chose George Washington and John Adams. Electors from New York and North-Carolina unanimously voted for George Washington and George Clinton. New-Jersey unanimously voted for George Washington and George Clinton.

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