broadside, measuring 8 ¼ x 13 ½ inches, text in two columns, formerly folded, now flattened, light damp-stain to text, else very good. This broadside, signed in type "L." opposes the re-election of John Adams to the Presidency. "At a time when the eyes of all genuine Americans are wet with sorrow for the loss of a Washington, it is peculiarly incumbent upon you, from the professed relation which your politics bear to those of the departed hero, to remember, not only what you owe to the example of his life, but what is due also to the authority of his opinions. The former may stimulate you to noble exertions of patriotism and disinterestedness, and the latter ought to direct you in all cases of public policy If then, there be anything found in the doctrine of rotation in office, as it tends to equalize pretensions as well as benefits, surely it is time for Mr. Adams to retire, and do this when he may, he will carry with him an abundant share, both of public honours and public money " The election of 1800 formed a turning point in American political history. Its preliminaries were expressed in the famous Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions, proffered by Jefferson and Madison as a party platform. Its party machinery, still more essential to success, was directed by Aaron Burr with supplemental support in Pennsylvania and South Carolina. Burr had already established the nucleus of a political machine that was later to develop into Tammany Hall. With this organization he swept the City of New York with an outstanding legislative ticket, gained control of the state assembly and secured the electoral votes of New York for the Republicans. He had already secured a pledge from the Republican (Jeffersonian) members of Congress to support him equally with Jefferson. Hence the tie vote which gave him a dubious chance for the Presidency. Publicly disclaiming any intent to secure that office, Burr was, nevertheless, put forward by the Federalists in order to defeat Jefferson and bring about another election. A slight majority in the House of Representatives enabled them to rally six states to Burr and divide the vote of two others, thus neutralizing the vote of the eight states that supported Jefferson. The contest was prolonged through thirty-five fruitless ballotings; on the thirty-sixth, by prearrangement, a sufficient number of Federalists cast blank ballots to give Jefferson ten states and the Presidency. This narrow escape from frustrating the popular will led the incoming administration to pass the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution. Jefferson covertly helped eliminate Burr in New York, and the party caucus brought George Clinton forward as candidate for the Vice-Presidency. Burr, already divining his political ostracism, attempted to recover ground as an independent candidate for governor of New York. Representative Federalists of New England sought his support in their plans for disunion, but he refused to commit himself to such a program. The broadside is a relic from this contentious campaign which saw the end of John Adams' career on the national stage. VERY RARE. Evans 38635, locating only a photo-stat in the Library of Congress. OCLC records only micro-form and digital holdings.