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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC05899.05 |
| From Archive Folder | Five documents to John Langdon regarding his nomination as vice president |
| Title | Extracts from the proceedings of the Republican presidential and vice presidential nominating convention |
| Date | 29 May 1812 |
| Author | Varnum, Joseph Bradley (1751-1821) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Records the process by which James Madison and John Langdon were nominated for president and vice president for the election of 1812. Also indicates the failed attempt to nominate Elbridge Gerry for vice president: "[O]n counting the ballots... for John Langdon 64 for Elbridge Gerry 16..." Langdon declined the nomination. |
| Subjects | War of 1812 Government and Civics Politics Election Vice President Republican Party President |
| People | Varnum, Joseph Bradley (1751-1821) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | War of 1812; Government & Politics; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |