Publisher's Synopsis
The Contested Election Case Of James R. Chalmers Vs. James B. Morgan To Represent The Second District Of Mississippi In The Fifty-First Congress (1889) is a historical account of a disputed congressional election in Mississippi. The book is written by James Bright Morgan, who was one of the candidates in the election. The book details the legal proceedings and arguments made by both sides in the case, which ultimately resulted in Morgan being declared the winner of the election. The book provides a glimpse into the political climate of the late 19th century in the United States, particularly in the South, where racial tensions and voter suppression were rampant. The Contested Election Case Of James R. Chalmers Vs. James B. Morgan To Represent The Second District Of Mississippi In The Fifty-First Congress (1889) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American political history, election law, and civil rights.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.