NEWS: County Election Campaign, April 1806, Dauphin County, PA

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To The Electors of Dauphin County.
Friends & Fellow Citizens,
  By our suffrages at the last Election, of SHERIFF of this country, I 
had the honor of being the next highest in votes for that office; this, 
has induced me, to offer myself at the next ensuing election, as a 
CANDIDATE: Should I be so fortunate, as to obtain a majority of your 
votes, the favor shall be held in grateful remembrance, and the trust 
reposed in me, executed with fidelity, 
  By your Friend, And Humble Servant,
Fred. Wolfersberger.  Campblestown, April 14, 1806

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To the Electors of Dauphin county.
  Friends & Fellow Citizens,  Permit me, at the ensuing Election, to be 
considered A Candidate for the SHERIFF'S OFFICE: An open, and manly 
conduct, shall be observed, towards all who may be engaged in the same 
pursuit.  Should I be considered worthy the trust, the favor will be 
ever gratefully acknowledged, 
  By your Friend & Humble Servant, Thomas Bennett.
Harrisburg, March 24, 1806.

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To the Electors of Dauphin County, Fellow Citizens, 
  I Respectfully beg leave to offer myself as a candidate for the 
SHERIFF's OFFICE, at the ensuing general election.  Should I be favored 
with your free suffrages, the honor will be thankfully acknowledged, 
and I hope the trust reposed in me, will be faithfully discharged.  
  I am, Gentlemen, With Respect, Your Friend, And Humble Serv't.
Obed. Fahnestock.  Harrisburg, April 1, 1806

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To the Electors of Dauphin County.  Fellow Citizens,
  Among the number of persons, that have offered themselves to your 
consideration, for the SHERIFF's OFFICE, at the next ensuing election, 
permit me, (with submission) to offer myself a CANDIDATE: Should I be 
so fortunate, as to be the person of your choice, the duties of the 
office will be conducted to the best of my ability, with fidelity.  At 
the same time, punctuality, and the strictest attention will be paid, 
to the duties required.
  By the public's most obedient, And Humble Servant,
James Clark.  Middle Paxton, April 1, 1806.

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To the Free Electors of Dauphin County.
Gentlemen,
  Having received flattering encouragement from a number of respectable 
friends & acquaintenances, thro'out the county, I am induced to offer 
myself a candidate for the Sheriff's office at the next general 
election.  Should I be so fortunate as to obtain your influence and 
suffrages, I shall strive to acquit myself to your satisfaction, and 
the public good.
  I am, gentlemen, Your obedient, Humble servant, 
George Ziegler.

Dauphin Guardian April 29, 1806

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