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Letter to Editor
March 2, 1795
The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser
Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
In a February 24, 1795 letter, Hugh Holmes announces his candidacy for state senator representing Hampshire, Hardy, Berkeley, and Frederick counties, urging freeholders to carefully consider candidates' moral and political character ahead of the April election.
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To the Freeholders of Hampshire, Hardy, Berkeley and Frederick.
Fellow Citizens,
At your respective County Courts in April next, you will be called upon to elect a Senator to represent the district of which you are citizens, in the state legislature.
The people have a right to receive early information of a candidate's intention, who offers for an office, to which they have the exclusive right of election, that their choice may be considered with the importance of the trust. The moral and political character of the Candidate, is a subject worthy of their consideration, and one which requires time and assiduity properly to investigate. Under these impressions, and at a period earlier than the present, I have presented myself before my fellow citizens, as a candidate for their suffrages, at the Senatorial election; but wishing to increase the publicity of my intentions, I have reiterated my application through the channel of the public papers, and hope that in the exercise of the mind on the above subject, the event may be favourable to the Freeholder's.
Most obedient, and very humble servant,
HUGH HOLMES.
Feb. 24, 1795.
Fellow Citizens,
At your respective County Courts in April next, you will be called upon to elect a Senator to represent the district of which you are citizens, in the state legislature.
The people have a right to receive early information of a candidate's intention, who offers for an office, to which they have the exclusive right of election, that their choice may be considered with the importance of the trust. The moral and political character of the Candidate, is a subject worthy of their consideration, and one which requires time and assiduity properly to investigate. Under these impressions, and at a period earlier than the present, I have presented myself before my fellow citizens, as a candidate for their suffrages, at the Senatorial election; but wishing to increase the publicity of my intentions, I have reiterated my application through the channel of the public papers, and hope that in the exercise of the mind on the above subject, the event may be favourable to the Freeholder's.
Most obedient, and very humble servant,
HUGH HOLMES.
Feb. 24, 1795.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Persuasive
Informative
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Constitutional Rights
What keywords are associated?
Senatorial Election
Candidate Announcement
Hugh Holmes
Freeholders
County Courts
Moral Character
Political Character
Virginia Districts
What entities or persons were involved?
Hugh Holmes
To The Freeholders Of Hampshire, Hardy, Berkeley And Frederick
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Hugh Holmes
Recipient
To The Freeholders Of Hampshire, Hardy, Berkeley And Frederick
Main Argument
hugh holmes announces his early candidacy for state senator in the april election, emphasizing the importance of voters investigating the moral and political character of candidates before electing.
Notable Details
Election At Respective County Courts In April Next
Presented Himself As Candidate Earlier Than Usual To Allow Time For Consideration