""Speech of Mr. Summers, of Virginia: On the Contested Election (1844)"" is a historical book written by George William Summers. The book is a transcript of a speech given by Summers in the United States House of Representatives in 1844. The speech was given in response to a contested election in Virginia's 1st congressional district. In the speech, Summers argues that the election was marred by fraud and irregularities, and that the true winner of...