Tremendous Content Regarding the Presidential Election of 1824

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Anonymous, Washington, September 9, 1824, 4pp., incomplete. In nearly a state-by-state preview, the writer comments on the possible out comes of the presidential candidates. Clearly a well informed politician, this letter sets the stage for what ultimately became a presidential contest resolved by the House of Representatives. In part, "The great contest for the presidency is still going on, and as the crisis approaches, an increased interest seems to be felt. ... The contest seems to rest principally between Adams, Jackson and Crawford. If Crawford should fail to the vote of New York, he will not reach the House of Representatives, and should there be no election by the people, the contest would rest in the House, principally between Clay and Adams.I am of the opinion that in the House, Mr. Clay would be much stronger than Mr. Crawford, but I rather think that Adams would succeed against Clay. ... that the Jackson ticket would prevail in North Carolina, by a majority of more than ten thousand votes. ... Still, if Mr. Crawford might be brought into the House, having only the votes of Virginia and Georgia. ... I think the contest in Ohio between Adams and Clay is very doubtful. Jackson ticket will run high there, but I think he will not succeed in taking the electoral vote unless a great change in his favor will take place. My impression is that Adams will take the vote of Ohio. ... Jackson may have the highest electoral vote - He or Adams will consequentially have it, unless New York should vote for Mr. Crawford. ..."

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