Infamous Confederate 1876 South Carolina Governor Election (governor Als Letter) For Sale

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1876 South Carolina Gubernatorial Election - IMPORTANT BACKGROUND:

The months leading up to the election of 1876 in South Carolina were rife with tension. Violence was ever present and groups of armed men, calling themselves "rifle clubs," roamed the countryside. Supporters of the Democratic Party, they would often break up Republican meetings and intimidate Republican voters, both white and black. Black Republicans would often do the same toward black Democrats, Freedmen disillusioned with the corruption and broken promises of the Republican Party. Gen. Thomas Ruger was tasked with assisting Governor Daniel Chamberlain and the United States Marshals in keeping the peace.Under the watchful eyes of U. S. troops, who had been placed at various polls throughout the state, Election Day came and went with little event. The result of the gubernatorial election, however, was anything but peaceful. In the first days of ballot counting, it appeared that Republican incumbent Daniel Chamberlain would win a second term, but by Thursday Democratic challenger (and South Carolina's favorite son) Wade Hampton III took the lead. Hampton declared a victory, but Chamberlain claimed voter fraud due to stuffed ballots in Edgefield and Laurens Counties. As a result, the Board of Canvassers was unable to certify the election. President Grant declared Chamberlain governor and the State Supreme Court proclaimed Hampton the victor. In addition to the gubernatorial mess, two separate Houses of Representatives convened, one Democratic and one Republican, both claiming legitimacy.

***1876 South Carolina Gubernatorial Election***

Deemed "The Election of Turmoil for the State of SC"

Letter written bySC Governor Chamberlain (ALS); Signed once and initialed once by the Governor

Governor Daniel H. Chamberlain - Autograph Letter Signed (ALS): Signed once andinitialed once. December 2, 1876, to General Thomas H. Ruger. The Governor gives Gen. T. H. Ruger an update of the latest orders surrounding dangerous men from other counties (Democrats), looking to overthrow the governorship and take over the South Carolina State House. He is conveying concern and is giving orders to former Gettysburg General Thomas H. Ruger.

Written on official "State of South Carolina: Executive Chamber" letterhead. 2 full pages of content on two separate sheets. Dimensions are approx. 8 x 11 inches. Very good condition.

The letter reads as follows:

"Dear General:

It has been received that it is not keen to make the issue spoken of tonight. Asthe General advised, both parties will remain as they are on Sunday. Mr. Mackey told me that as the result of a conversation with Col. Harken... respectively an adjoinment. Col. Harken not only assured that the state authorities would be resisted in any attempt to remove the Edgefield and Lauren men [intruders], but that the whole U.S. force could not keep the people (Democrats) out of this building. I suggest that in view of the excited...House orders be to your offices ....that they are corrected within the Legislation in State . Your Truly D.H. Chamberlain.....P.S. I think its important that the order reflect admitting persons to this building should be given as soon as may be.....D.H.C.

Yours Very Truly,

D. H. Chamberlain

Governor "

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