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Letter to Editor
March 29, 1808
Alexandria Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
A Fairfax County farmer publicly queries senatorial candidate Richard Brent on his support for James Madison's presidential election, offering to back Brent if he affirms it, citing concerns over electoral vacancies and Jefferson's administration policies.
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FOR THE ALEXANDRIA ADVERTISER.
To Richard Brent, Esq.
SIR,
YOU have announced yourself a candidate for this Senatorial District, at the ensuing election--and as I am a voter in the district, and have always respected your talents and principles; but regretted you did not exercise them more freely--Yet I feel every disposition to promote your election. provided you will answer me the following queries in the affirmative; and believe me, when I assure you, my reasons for putting the questions in this public manner is that a number of my neighboring freeholders wish the same information-before they make up their minds how they shall vote.
Are you in favor of the election of James Madison to the next presidency?
And will you do all you can to promote his election?
Why it becomes important that the freeholders should be possessed of this information is that you, (if elected) may in the case of the death, resignation, or in the case of the death, resignation or inability of an elector to attend, have a vote in the election of an elector, to fill such a vacancy--As I am told, the act of Assembly provides that the legislature, by a joint ballot of both branches fill vacancies.
Administration of Thomas Jefferson I am of opinion that should James Madison be his successor, a similar course will be pursued--Further, I have an objection to trusting a dotard, or any person just returned from amidst the intrigues of a foreign court, with such an important post. Your goodness will excuse the rough style of a Farmer, unused to writing about political matters; and attribute the attempt to a laudable zeal to obtain what he deems important information.
A FAIRFAX FARMER.
Fairfax County March 26th, 1808.
To Richard Brent, Esq.
SIR,
YOU have announced yourself a candidate for this Senatorial District, at the ensuing election--and as I am a voter in the district, and have always respected your talents and principles; but regretted you did not exercise them more freely--Yet I feel every disposition to promote your election. provided you will answer me the following queries in the affirmative; and believe me, when I assure you, my reasons for putting the questions in this public manner is that a number of my neighboring freeholders wish the same information-before they make up their minds how they shall vote.
Are you in favor of the election of James Madison to the next presidency?
And will you do all you can to promote his election?
Why it becomes important that the freeholders should be possessed of this information is that you, (if elected) may in the case of the death, resignation, or in the case of the death, resignation or inability of an elector to attend, have a vote in the election of an elector, to fill such a vacancy--As I am told, the act of Assembly provides that the legislature, by a joint ballot of both branches fill vacancies.
Administration of Thomas Jefferson I am of opinion that should James Madison be his successor, a similar course will be pursued--Further, I have an objection to trusting a dotard, or any person just returned from amidst the intrigues of a foreign court, with such an important post. Your goodness will excuse the rough style of a Farmer, unused to writing about political matters; and attribute the attempt to a laudable zeal to obtain what he deems important information.
A FAIRFAX FARMER.
Fairfax County March 26th, 1808.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Persuasive
What themes does it cover?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
James Madison
Presidential Election
Richard Brent
Senatorial District
Fairfax County
Thomas Jefferson
Electoral Vacancies
What entities or persons were involved?
A Fairfax Farmer.
Richard Brent, Esq.
Letter to Editor Details
Author
A Fairfax Farmer.
Recipient
Richard Brent, Esq.
Main Argument
the writer will support richard brent's election to the senate if brent affirms his support for james madison's presidential candidacy and commits to promoting it.
Notable Details
References Potential Legislative Role In Filling Presidential Elector Vacancies
Expresses Opinion On Continuing Jefferson's Administration Under Madison
Objects To Trusting A 'Dotard' Or Someone From Foreign Court Intrigues