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Letter to Editor
October 8, 1851
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Edward A. Freeman withdraws his candidacy for the U.S. Congress in Virginia's 9th District, addressing the States Rights party. He notes competitors' head start and potential vote split, expresses gratitude to supporters, and pledges future support for the cause. Dated Oct 5.
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To the States Rights party of the 9th Congressional District of Virginia—Fellow Citizens:—
Since my announcement as a candidate to represent this district in the next Congress of the United States, I have been actively engaged in the canvass and whilst I am fully satisfied that the States Rights party have the power to elect in this contest, I am equally convinced that there is not now time so to embody that party, as to draw out its entire strength. My competitors, as is well known, had more than a month the start of me in the canvass, and many States Rights gentlemen feel themselves committed either to one, or the other of them. In this state of things, my vote must necessarily fall below the strength of my party. I cannot, therefore, consent to occupy a position, which could but result in injury to the glorious cause which I have espoused
To the gallant spirits who selected me as their standard bearer, I tender my warmest gratitude; and in retiring from this contest, as I now do, I beg leave to assure them, that whenever the flag which floats from that standard, shall be again thrown to the breeze, I will be found rallying to its support.
oct 5—It EDWARD A. FREEMAN.
Since my announcement as a candidate to represent this district in the next Congress of the United States, I have been actively engaged in the canvass and whilst I am fully satisfied that the States Rights party have the power to elect in this contest, I am equally convinced that there is not now time so to embody that party, as to draw out its entire strength. My competitors, as is well known, had more than a month the start of me in the canvass, and many States Rights gentlemen feel themselves committed either to one, or the other of them. In this state of things, my vote must necessarily fall below the strength of my party. I cannot, therefore, consent to occupy a position, which could but result in injury to the glorious cause which I have espoused
To the gallant spirits who selected me as their standard bearer, I tender my warmest gratitude; and in retiring from this contest, as I now do, I beg leave to assure them, that whenever the flag which floats from that standard, shall be again thrown to the breeze, I will be found rallying to its support.
oct 5—It EDWARD A. FREEMAN.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
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What themes does it cover?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
States Rights Party
Congressional Candidacy
Withdrawal
Virginia District
Election Canvass
Vote Split
What entities or persons were involved?
Edward A. Freeman
To The States Rights Party Of The 9th Congressional District Of Virginia—Fellow Citizens
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Edward A. Freeman
Recipient
To The States Rights Party Of The 9th Congressional District Of Virginia—Fellow Citizens
Main Argument
freeman withdraws his candidacy to avoid splitting the states rights party vote, as competitors had a month's head start and many supporters are already committed, which would injure the party's cause.
Notable Details
Expresses Gratitude To Supporters Who Selected Him
Pledges To Rally To The Party's Standard In Future Contests