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Letter to Editor
April 1, 1811
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
In April 1811, after Mr. Stevenson withdraws his congressional candidacy due to Mr. Clopton's willingness to continue serving, supporters announce his re-nomination as the City's representative in the General Assembly, citing his faithful prior service and expecting no opposition.
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Mr. Stevenson having withdrawn himself as a candidate for Congress, in consequence of Mr. Clopton's declaring his willingness to continue to serve the district,--Mr. S. will be again brought forward as the Representative for the City in the next General Assembly. This gentleman's faithful services in the Legislature for the two last years are not forgotten by the citizens; and it is confidently believed that there will be no opposition to his re-election.
MANY FREEHOLDERS:
April 1, 1811.
Mr. Stevenson having withdrawn himself as a candidate for Congress, in consequence of Mr. Clopton's declaring his willingness to continue to serve the district,--Mr. S. will be again brought forward as the Representative for the City in the next General Assembly. This gentleman's faithful services in the Legislature for the two last years are not forgotten by the citizens; and it is confidently believed that there will be no opposition to his re-election.
MANY FREEHOLDERS:
April 1, 1811.
What sub-type of article is it?
Informative
Political
Persuasive
What themes does it cover?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Mr Stevenson
Congress Candidate
General Assembly
Election 1811
Mr Clopton
Freeholders
What entities or persons were involved?
Many Freeholders
The Argus
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Main Argument
mr. stevenson should be re-elected as the city's representative in the general assembly due to his faithful past services, with no expected opposition following his withdrawal from the congressional race.
Notable Details
Mr. Clopton's Declaration To Continue Serving The District
Faithful Services In The Legislature For The Two Last Years