Ballot

Object number
1854.8.17
Date
circa 1787 – 1788
Description
A list of candidates for Rhode Island political offices, including governor, deputy governor, assistants, secretary, attorney general, and general treasurer. Also includes candidates for "Delegates to Congress." Text is surrounded by a geometric border. Printed by Bennett Wheeler. The year "...1787" is written in pencil at top center; note on reverse reads :"1787 or 1788". Three orange seals are affixed to reverse.
Object Type
ballots
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