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Maysville Eagle Extra broadside, 1840

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Author

Finding aid prepared by Megan Mummey

Title

Maysville Eagle Extra broadside

Date

1840

Repository

University of Kentucky Special Collections

Arrangement

Collection is arranged by format.

Location note

Housed with multiple collections.

Conditions Governing Access note

Collection is open to researchers by appointment.

Preferred Citation Note

2012MS187: [identification of item], Maysville Eagle Extra broadside, 1840, University of Kentucky Special Collections.

Extent

0.1 Cubic feet

1 item

Biography/History

Major William K. Wall of Harrison County ran, as a Whig, for the House of Representatives in the 10th Congressional District in 1840. Wall lost to Richard French of Mt. Sterling, the Democratic Party candidate.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of a Whig election campaign address printed as a broadside by the Maysville Eagle, seeking to rally the voters of the district to the side of a new nominee for the 10th Congressional District, Maj. William K. Wall of Harrison County.

Subjects

  • L & T Respess Books.
  • Whig Party. (Ky.)
  • Broadsides.
  • Wall, William K., Major
  • Elections--Kentucky.

Collection Inventory