Address of John Whipple to the People Of Rhode Island On The Approching Election [Dorr War]. by Whipple, John, 1784-1866 - 1843

Providence, Knowles & Vose, 1843. Soft Cover. 16 p.; 25.5 cm. In response to the Dorr Rebellion of 1843, Whipple attacks the People's Constitution and opposes the gubernatorial candidacy of T. F. Carpenter. "The great question whether the political power of the state is to pass out of the hands of the middle classes is about to be decided." Uncut, untrimmed copy in original stitching, waterstain across bottom, else fine. Another copy, similar but with some soiling. Stock#OB157x.