Letter: George R. Gilmer, Washington D.C., to William H. Crawford, Lexington, Georgia, 8 January 1829
File — Box: 1, Folder: 75
Identifier: MSN/EA 0511-75
Scope and Contents
In October 1828 George R. Gilmer was elected to the U. S. House of Representatives, only to have his seat vacated because he failed to signify his acceptance of office within the time specified by law. In this circular, Gilmer argues that the vacating of his seat was unconstitutional.
Dates
- Creation: 8 January 1829
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Notre Dame Rare Books & Special Collections Repository