Edward J. Gay answer in Kellogg v. Gay, 1885 Jan. 19.

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Edward J. Gay answer in Kellogg v. Gay, 1885 Jan. 19.

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These papers concern the suit of Kellogg v. Gay, in which William P. Kellogg disputed the election of Edward J. Gay as U.S. Representative for the Third Congressional District of Louisiana on November 4, 1884, instead claiming himself to be the winner. They consist of a 4-page printed answer with manuscript notations by Gay; a telegram from Gay concerning notations added to his answer; and a business card of Frank Galt, the notary public in Washington who notarized the document.

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