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James Abercromby collection
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James Abercromby collection

  • CA RBD MSG 348
  • Collection
  • 1838

Collection contains two manuscript summonses regarding "An Act to Consolidate and Amend the Laws Relating to the Trial of Controverted Elections or Returns of Members to Serve in Parliament." The first one is dated March 6, 1838, and the second addresses a petition from Geo. B. Matthew, Esq., Wm. Swayne, and Edw. Godwin, who are electors expressing concerns about an unfair election and return for the Borough of Shaftsbury. This second summon is dated March 10, 1838.

Abercromby, James, 1776-1858