Subject: Elections

This broadside from the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, dated September 2, 1831, serves as an official communication announcing the election and appointment of Grand Officers on August 29, 1831, in Lexington. The document lists numerous individuals and their respective roles, including Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Wardens, Grand Chaplain, Grand Orator, Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer, Grand Deacons, Grand Marshal, Grand Standard Bearer, Grand Pursuivant, and Stewards of the Grand Charity Fund. It is attested by the handwritten signatures of several officers, including H. I. Bodley, Grand Secretary. The document was intended for the Grand Lodge of Vermont. The broadside features a simple, official layout with plain text and handwritten elements. 3.

Printed broadside advertising a contest to guess the 1896 presidential vote by party and state. The prize is $1000 and "General Arthur" cigars. The broadside was issued by Kerbs, Wertheim & Schiffer, located at 1016-1020 Second Avenue. Edward Fulda gave the broadside in San Francisco, California. The back features a list of each state's electoral votes and 1892 results. The individual who donated this item to the University of Pennsylvania Library noted that the issuer was active in Jewish affairs. The broadside is dated January 1, 1896.

This 296-page Congressional Record documents the contested election of Stephen R. Mallory to the United States Senate from Florida in 1851. David Levy Yulee contested the election, arguing irregularities in the vote count. The record includes the Select Committee's report, supporting documents, and the Senate's deliberations, ultimately resulting in Mallory's confirmation. The detailed account highlights the political climate of the time and the complexities of Florida's electoral system. Published August 24, 1852.

Court record concerning the election of a councilman in New York City, dated December 19, 1865. The record involves David T. Valentine and Charles Godfry Gunther. Valentine was known for his "Manuals of the Corporation of NYC."

This item is a handwritten letter from Edward Salomon of the law firm Salomon, Hall & Dulon, addressed to George W. Lyon, Esq., Secretary, and dated October 29, 1880. In the letter, Salomon expresses his regrets that prior engagements prevent him from accepting an invitation to make an address at a "Citizens Meeting" at Cooper Institute that evening, which was organized to endorse the nomination of Mr. Dowd for Mayor. He notes his hearty sympathy with the object of the meeting. The letter is printed on the law firm's stationery, which features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the firm name, its partners (Edward Salomon, Edward S. Hall, Rudolf Dulon), and its address at 115 Broadway (Post Building), New York. 3.

Broadside outlining a plan for elections to the American Jewish Congress. Issued by the Executive Committee for an American Jewish Congress, through Executive Secretary Bernard G. Richards. Published in New York, New York, early 1900s.

This pamphlet, a supplement to the *Whig Almanac* for 1844, provides election results, including the 1841 Florida territorial election where David Levy won by a significant margin (1954 votes to 1622). While the Florida results for the May 1844 election are not included, the pamphlet notes Levy's reelection by a large majority. Published in New York in 1844.

This trade card, issued by L. Hirschberg, a clothing merchant in Cambridge, Ohio, is a dual-sided advertisement. The front features a portrait of a political candidate, possibly from the 1884 election, with a caption encouraging voters to 'Vote for Whom You Please,' but to 'Buy Your Clothing from Hirschberg.' This suggests Hirschberg aimed to associate his business with civic engagement. The back of the card displays an advertisement for ordering cards to sell, indicating a possible additional business venture or a strategy to increase sales. The style of the imagery and text suggests a late 19th-century origin.