Hon. A.B. Gardner at the Washington County Convention, 1872

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Title

Hon. A.B. Gardner at the Washington County Convention, 1872

Description

Announcement of speech by the Honorable A.B. Gardner at the Washington County Convention, to be held in Montpelier on Tuesday, August 20, 1872. Abraham Brodkins Gardner, a Republican, was the Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives from 1863 to 1865. He ran unsuccessfully for Governor in 1872, nominated by both the Liberal Republican and Democratic parties. Here he is described as "one of the most eloquent men in the State." The announcement, printed on green paper, references travel on the Vermont Central Railroad.

Date

1872

Source

Small Bside / Political parties - Republican-1856

Extent

1 broadside ; 18 x 24.5

Identifier

GardnerWashingtonCounty.jpg

Format

jpeg

Original Format

Citation

“Hon. A.B. Gardner at the Washington County Convention, 1872,” Digital Vermont: A Project of the Vermont Historical Society, accessed March 28, 2024, https://www.digitalvermont.org/items/show/1914.