The committee was predominantly composed of Republicans who protested the Democratic victory in the 1871 elections. Also known as the "Committee of 40" and later the "Committee of 75," their work resulted in the indictment of 18 individuals and the conviction of 5.
From the description of Affidavits, 1871. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155451584
The Kings County Committee for Collecting Evidence of Frauds and Outrages was a predominantly Republican group that protested the Democratic victory in the Kings County elections of 1871. The Committee conducted an investigation into election fraud on the part of the Democrats, which resulted in the indictment of eighteen individuals, five of whom were convicted.
From the guide to the Kings County Commission for Collecting Evidence of Fraud and Outrages affidavit book, 1871, (Brooklyn Historical Society)
