November Election 1862: Complete Statement Of The Official Canvass In Detail: Giving The Vote Of Every Election District At The November Election Of 1862

In the midst of civil war era politics, the Republic still took its count at the ballot box. Every ballot leaves a trace. Here is that trace, district by district. November Election 1862 is a complete statement of the official canvass in detail: official election returns presented as a sober government canvass report, giving the vote of every election district at the November 1862 polls. You will find vote totals by district set out with the precision of clerks and the urgency of a nation at war, turning democracy into readable, comparable figures. As historical voting records, these pages let you follow local swings, spot strongholds, and sense the texture of public opinion without later commentary getting in the way. For students of the 1862 United States election, it stands as a political history sourcebook rooted in primary evidence; for family historians, it is a dependable genealogy research reference that anchors names, towns, and allegiances in documented tallies. It also offers a rare view of American election statistics and nineteenth century political data, when 19th century ballot counts were compiled by hand and reported with uncompromising clarity. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike, and a quietly powerful companion to any shelf of civic, military, or political history. Ideal for dipping in, and indispensable for serious reference work in libraries and private collections.