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Two Massachusetts Democratic Tickets from the 1870s, Both Ft Wm Gaston
Two Massachusetts Democratic Tickets from the 1870s, Both Ft Wm Gaston
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Two Massachusetts Democratic Tickets from the 1870s, Both Ft Wm Gaston

A pair of framed Democratic ticket pamphlets, mounted and framed to the overall size of 19.5" x 18.5", Massachusetts, [1873-1876].Some loss to the bottom left edge of the 1873 ticket. Both with flattened folds, uneven toning, and some soiling. Very good overall.

The first is a Democratic and Reform State Ticket from 1873, measuring 4.5" x 11.75". Nominating the following: For Governor- William Gaston, of Boston; Lieutenant Governor- William L. Smith, of Springfield; Secretary of State- Benjamin F. Mills, of Wil-ham-town; Treasurer- Nathan Clark, of Lynn, and more.

The second is a Regular Democratic Ticket from 1876, measuring 6" x 11.75". Nominating the following: For Governor- William Gaston, of Boston; Lieutenant Governor- William R. Plunkett, of Pittsfield; Secretary of State- Weston Howland, of Fairhaven; Treasurer- David N. Skillings, of Winchester, and more. 

William Gaston (1820-1894) was a lawyer and Democratic politician from Massachusetts and was the first member of that party to serve as Governor of Massachusetts (1875–1876) after the American Civil War. Born in Connecticut, Gaston was graduated from Brown University and then launched a successful law practice in Roxbury. In the 1860s, he served as mayor of Roxbury, and then later served as Boston mayor. His tenure included the Great Boston Fire of 1872, and Gaston was criticized for failing to show decisive leadership during attempts to bring the fire under control. This weak showing, combined with a poor response to a smallpox epidemic in the city, contributed to his loss in a bid for a third term.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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Two Massachusetts Democratic Tickets from the 1870s, Both Ft Wm Gaston

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