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07 January 2015

Election ephemera: Honiton

Devon election ephemera : Honiton constituency.

While no published collections of election speeches and squibs survive for Honiton, there are extensive bound volumes of the original items of ephemera in the British Library and the Devon Heritage Centre, which make coverage for this constituency good for the period 1818-1851. The compiler is indebted to the Devon Heritage Centre for permission to include images of the items in their collection, and to the British Library for access to the detailed cataloguing of the items in their collections.

Honiton. 1763. A new song, and a true song: by a lady. To the tune of Nancy Dawson.. - [Exeter?]: [s. n.] , 1763. - Honiton? Mentions Yonge, Courtenay an Bacon.

Honiton. 1763. A state of Mr Bacons case. Borough of Honiton. - [London?]: [s. n.] , 1763. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre.

Honiton. 1771. Address of the borough of Honiton in Devonshire to Sir George Yonge, Bart. And Brass crosby Esq;. - . - [London]: [s. n.] , 171. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre.

Honiton. 1771. London. Hooper, S. 1771. Britannia congratulating the Right Hon. Brass Crosby Esq;. - . - London : S. Hooper , 1771. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre.

Honiton. 1818 - 1852. [A collection of handbills and broadsides concerning Honiton Parliamentary elections, 1818-1852.]. - [Honiton 1818-1852]. - fol. - Items have been individually catalogued. - Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1818-05-27. Poor Man's Friend. To the independent electors of the Borough of Honiton : A gentleman of the highest respectability, of perfectly independent principles, who will consider himself as one of yourselves, will shortly make his appearance among you, and solicit your votes. Be not therefore too hasty .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, book-binder, and stationer, Honiton 1818. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 24 x 20 cm. - Signed and dated at end: The poor man's friend. Honiton, May 27, 1818. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1818-05-31. Crawley, Samuel. To the worthy & independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, I beg to offer you my warmest thanks, for the very distinguished and friendly manner in which you have done me the honor of receiving me, on my entrance into your borough .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, book-binder, and stationer, Honiton 1818. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 24 x 20 cm. - Signed and dated at end: Samuel Crawley. Honiton, May 31, 1818. -Samuel Crawley was a candidate at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1818. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1818-05-31. Mules, Philip. To the worthy & independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, Mr. Robinson, your present Member, having declined to offer himself again to your notice, as a candidate; I beg leave to inform you that Samuel Crawley ... will shortly pay his personal respects to you, for the purpose of soliciting the honor of becoming your representative in Parliament .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, book-binder, and stationer, Honiton 1818. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 24 x 20 cm. - Signed and dated at end: Philip Mules. Honiton, May 31, 1818. -Samuel Crawley was a candidate at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1818. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1818-05-31. Townsend, James. To the worthy & independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, as Mr. Vyse has declined offering himself to your notice, as a candidate, it is with peculiar satisfaction I have it in my power to announce to you, that a particular friend of Mr. Courtenay will in a short time solicit the honor of your suffrages .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, &c. Honiton 1818. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 32 x 20 cm. - Signed and dated at end: James Townsend. Honiton, May 31, 1818. -Held by:British Library.

Honiton. 1818-06-01. Old Voter. To the independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, we are told by authority, that Mr. Robinson, one of the representatives of this borough, has declined to offer himself again to your notice ... An upright, independent gentleman ... is preparing to wait upon you, and will be here in a few days .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, &c. Honiton 1818. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 32 x 20 cm. - Signed and dated at end: An old voter. Honiton, June 1, 1818. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1818-06-02. Crawley, Samuel. To the worthy & independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, I should consider myself deficient in gratitude, if I did not at the earliest period after my canvass, return you my most sincere thanks, for the kindness you have shewn me .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, book-binder, and stationer, Honiton 1818. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 32 x 19 cm. - Signed and dated at end: Samuel Crawley. Honiton, June 2, 1818. -Samuel Crawley was a candidate at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1818. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1818-06-02. To the independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, the confidence you have shewn in support of the party established for the third man, entitles you to the thanks of the Committee ... the candidate will certainly be here on Thursday next .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, book-binder, and stationer, Honiton 1818. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 33 x 21 cm. - Dated at end: Honiton, June 2, 1818. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1818-06-02. Townsend, James. To the worthy & independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, in the course of to-morrow I shall have the honor to introduce to you ... the Honorable Colonel Cust, one of the heroes of the great Duke of Wellington ... he will independently discharge the high and important duties of your representative .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, &c. Honiton 1818. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 24 x 19 cm. - Signed and dated at end: James Townsend. Honiton, June 2, 1818.. - Peregrine Cust was a candidate at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1818. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1818-06-04. Cust, William. To the worthy and independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, the very cordial reception that I have met with ... and the many assurances of support I have already received from a great body of the electors, on the part of my brother ... demand, and I beg you to accept for them, my warmest and most sincere thanks .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, book-binder, and stationer, Honiton 1818. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 31 x 19 cm. - Signed and dated at end: William Cust. Honiton, June 4, 1818. -William Cust's brother, Peregrine Francis, was a candidate at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1818. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1818-06-04. Slade, William. To the worthy and independent electors of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, an early dissolution of Parliament being now certain, I beg leave to announce to you my intention of becoming a candidate to represent your respectable borough .. -[London] Hartnell, Wine-office Court, Fleet-street, London 1818. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 33 x 21 cm. - Signed and dated at end: William Slade. Doctors' Commons, London, 4th June, 1818. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1818-06-06. Cust, Peregrine Francis. To the worthy & independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, I hasten to return you my most grateful acknowledgments, for the marked and distinguished manner, with which you were pleased to honor my entrance into this town, last evening ... the independent conduct, which you have so kindly exercised on my part, will be crowned with success .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, book-binder, and stationer, Honiton 1818. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 31 x 20 cm. - Signed and dated at end: Peregrine Francis Cust. Honiton, June 6, 1818. -Peregrine Cust was a candidate at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1818. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1818-06-09. Gidley and Son. Honiton election : A party, conscious of its own weakness, has been guilty of a double meanness, in the conduct of the present contest ... it has represented that Mr. Slade has altogether abandoned the borough, and will not stand a poll. In the absence of Mr. Slade, (unavoidably called away by professional engagements.) we protest against these misrepresentations .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, &c. Honiton 1818. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 24 x 18 cm. - Signed and dated at end: Gidley & Son, Isaac Cox, solicitors for Mr. Slade. Honiton, June 9, 1818. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1818-06-09. Motter, Will. The last dying speech & confession, of Will Motter, who was executed yesterday for high treason .. -[Honiton?] 1818. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) : ill. ; 25 x 19 cm. - Item is possibly a satire concerning the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1818. -Dated at end: June 9th, 1818. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1818-06-17. Crawley, Samuel. To the worthy and independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, the strong appearance with which we went this day to the hustings, sufficiently proves the general sense of this borough; and leaves no doubt of the great majority of electors being in my favor .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, &c. Honiton 1818. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 32 x 19 cm. - Signed and dated at end: Samuel Crawley. Honiton, June 17, 1818. -Samuel Crawley was a candidate at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1818. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1818-06-17. Cust, Peregrine Francis. To the worthy & independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, impressed with the liveliest feelings of gratitude, for the flattering and decisive shew of hands in my favor, this day at the hustings, I cannot refrain from again requesting you to accept my warmest and most cordial thanks .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, &c. Honiton 1818. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 32 x 19 cm. - Signed and dated at end: Peregrine Francis Cust. Honiton, June 17, 1818. -Peregrine Cust was a candidate at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1818. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1818-06-18. To the worthy & independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, allow me to return you my most grateful thanks, for your very kind assistance and support at the poll this day .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, &c. Honiton 1818. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 32 x 20 cm. - Signed and dated: Peregrine Francis Cust ... Honiton, June 18, 1818. -At foot of sheet: State of the poll. Mr. Cust, 77. Mr. Crawley, 79. Mr. Slade, 37. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1818-06-18. To the worthy & independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton. June 18, 1818 : Gentlemen, I lose no time in returning you my most sincere thanks for the distinguished situation in which I am placed by the result of this day's poll .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, binder, stationer, &c. Honiton [1818]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 31 x 19 cm. - Signed: Samuel Crawley. -At foot of sheet: State of the poll. Mr. Crawley, 79. Mr. Cust, 77. Mr. Slade, 37. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1818-06-19. Crawley, Samuel. To the worthy and independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, the result of this day's poll, serves to increase my confidence of success .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, &c. Honiton [1818]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 31 x 19 cm. - Signed and dated: Samuel Crawley. Honiton, June 19, 1818. -At foot of sheet: State of the poll. Crawley ... 161. Cust ... 170. Slade ... 88. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1818-06-20. Crawley, Samuel. To the worthy and independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, I can scarcely find words to express the grateful feelings I entertain for your kind exertions this day .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, &c. Honiton [1818]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 31 x 19 cm. - Signed and dated: Samuel Crawley. Honiton, June 20, 1818. -At foot of sheet: State of the poll. Crawley ... 235. Cust ... 252. Slade ... 137. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1818-06-20. Cust, Peregrine Francis. To the worthy & independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, I have again the greatest satisfaction, in announcing to you the result of this day's poll, which places me in so exalted a situation .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, binder, stationer, &c. Honiton 1818. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 32 x 20 cm. - Signed and dated: Peregrine Francis Cust ... Honiton, June 20, 1818. -At foot of sheet: State of the poll. Cust ... 252. Crawley ... 235. Slade ... 137. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1818-06-22. Crawley, Samuel. To the worthy and independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, every day tends only to increase the obligations I owe you. - Whatever language I may use, to express to you the high sense I entertain of your exertions, must fall extremely short of the gratitude I feel for them .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, &c. Honiton [1818]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 31 x 20 cm. - Signed and dated: Samuel Crawley. Honiton, June 22, 1818. -At foot of sheet: State of the poll. Crawley ... 289. Cust ... 306. Slade ... 160. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1818-06-22. Cust, Peregrine Francis. To the worthy & independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, the constancy and kindness of my friends, have again been most conspicuous to day, and I have at this period of the poll, to boast of the strongest instances of your support and attachment .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, binder, stationer, &c. Honiton 1818. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 31 x 19 cm. - Signed and dated: Peregrine Francis Cust ... Honiton, June 22, 1818. -At foot of sheet: State of the poll. Cust ... 306. Crawley ... 289. Slade ... 160. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1826. Popery!!! Mr. Aberdein's speech, at the Devon County Club : "Mr. Aberdein observed, that he ... was willing at all times to assist his Catholic countrymen to regain the rights of which they had been unjustly deprived["] ... A voter who is not yet pledged to either candidate, wishes to know Mr. Guest's intentions ... as to granting further political power to the Roman Catholics? .. -[Honiton] Spurway, Columbian Press, & General Printing-Office, Honiton 1826. - Held by:British Library.

Honiton. 1826. Popery!!! Mr. Aberdein's speech, at the Devon County Club : "Mr. Aberdein observed, that he ... was willing at all times to assist his Catholic countrymen to regain the rights of which they had been unjustly deprived["] ... A voter who is not yet pledged to either candidate, wishes to know Mr. Guest's intentions ... as to granting further political power to the Roman Catholics? .. -[Honiton] Spurway, Columbian Press, & General Printing-Office, Honiton 1826. - Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1826. Staunch Third Party Man. Trickery detected : Brother voters, having accidentally discovered the person who subscribed his name to a bill on Friday the 2nd instant, "An old voter" I have now the oportunity [sic] of describing him to you .. -[Honiton] Snell, printer, Honiton [1826]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 26 x 21 cm. - Signed at end: A staunch third party man for ever. -The broadside authored by An old voter was in support of Henry Lott, a candidate at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1826. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1826. The lament of the old junction : Tune - Oh where, & oh where is your Highland laddie gone .. -[Honiton] Snell, printer, Honiton [1826]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 28 x 11 cm. - First line of song concerning Philip Mules, Samuel Crawley and the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1826: Oh where, and oh where, is Captain Philip gone?. - Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1826. The welcome Guest returned .. -[Honiton] Snell, printer, Honiton [1826]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 29 x 12 cm. - First line of song concerning the election of John Guest at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1826: How oft' when the bosom is heavy with care. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1826-06-01. Hoight, T. K. To the electors of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, I lose no time in informing you that I have just received a letter from my employer, in London, in which he directs me, without a moments delay, to call upon every voter, and personally explain the cause of his protracted absence .. -[Honiton 1826]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 38 x 24 cm. - Satirical item concerning the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1826; includes an extract from a letter purportedly written by Philip Mules. -Signed and dated: T. K. Hoight. 1st June, 1826. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1826-06-02. Old Voter. Lott, & independence for ever! : To the independent electors of the Borough of Honiton ... Why halt ye between two opinions? - Why not immediately send a requisition, or go in a body to H.B. Lott, Esq. and solicit him to be your candidate,? .. -[Honiton] Spurway, Columbian Press and General Printing-Office, Honiton 1826. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 24 x 19 cm. - Signed and dated at end: An old voter. June 2nd, 1826. -Henry Lott was a candidate at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1826. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1826-06-03. Cox, Isaac. To the independent electors of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, I beg leave to inform you, that I have just received a letter from Mr. Guest, (by a special messenger,) stating that he will be at Honiton, on Monday next .. -[Honiton] Snell, printer, Honiton 1826. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 25 x 20 cm. - Signed and dated at end: Isaac Cox. Honiton, 3rd June, 1826. -John Guest was a candidate at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1826. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1826-06-03. To the worthy and independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, I have received the kindest and most cordial reception in this my native town ... I have only time to say, that my canvass has been most flattering, and that I shall resume it on Monday .. -[Honiton] Spurway, Columbian Press and General Printing-Office, Honiton 1826. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 25 x 20 cm. - Signed and dated at end: H. B. Lott. June 3rd, 1826. -Henry Lott was a candidate at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1826. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1826-06-04. A word or two to the new candidate : Do you know who the parties are who have introduced you into this borough? who the present candidates are, and their connections? If not, I will inform you .. -[Honiton] Snell, printer, Honiton 1826. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 33 x 20 cm. - Item concerns the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1826. -Signed and dated at end: A looker on. Honiton, 4th June, 1826. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1826-06-04. To the loyal, worthy and independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, the very gratifying and cordial reception I have just experienced, encourages me to address you with sanguine hopes that I shall obtain the great object of my wishes - the honor of representing you in Parliament .. -[Honiton] Spurway, Columbian Press and General Printing-Office, Honiton 1826. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 33 x 20 cm. - Signed and dated at end: Ralph Sneyd. Honiton, June 4th, 1826.. - Ralph Sneyd was a candidate at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1826. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1826-06-05. Popery!!! Mr. Aberdein's speech, at the Devon County Club : "Mr. Aberdein observed, that he ... was willing at all times to assist his Catholic countrymen to regain the rights of which they had been unjustly deprived["] ... A voter who is not yet pledged to either candidate, wishes to know Mr. Guest's intentions ... as to granting further political power to the Roman Catholics? .. -[Honiton] Spurway, Columbian Press, & General Printing-Office, Honiton 1826. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 24 x 19 cm. - Robert Aberdein was the agent of John Guest, a candidate at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1826. -Dated at end: Honiton, June 5th, 1826. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1826-06-05. To the loyal, worthy and independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, the promises of support I have this day received on my canvass, have far exceeded my most sanguine expectations, and leave no doubt on my mind, of my holding a seat in the British senate .. -[Honiton] Spurway, Columbian Press, & General Printing-Office, Honiton 1826. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 33 x 21 cm. - Signed and dated at end: Ralph Sneyd. Honiton, June 5th, 1826. -Ralph Sneyd was a candidate at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1826. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1826-06-05. To the worthy and independent electors of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, invited by many friends of all parties, to offer myself as a candidate at this election, I may, I trust without presumption, say, I hoped for a favorable canvass ... From all parties I have alike received the kindest and most encouraging promises of support .. -[Honiton] Spurway, Columbian Press and General Printing-Office, Honiton 1826. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 33 x 20 cm. - Signed and dated at end: H. B. Lott. Honiton, June 5th, 1826. -Henry Lott was a candidate at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1826. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1826-06-06. To the loyal, worthy and independent electors of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, my canvass this day convinces me that I did not vainly flatter myself, when I stated to you last evening that I hoped to have the honor of representing you in Parliament .. -[Honiton] Spurway, Columbian Press, & General Printing-Office, Honiton 1826. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 33 x 21 cm. - Signed and dated at end: Ralph Sneyd. Honiton, June 6th, 1826. -Ralph Sneyd was a candidate at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1826. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1826-06-06. To the worthy and independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Fellow town's-men and friends, your kindness has rendered my success certain - I pledge myself to stand the poll to the last man, and never to resign the hope of filling that high situation to which your friendship has induced me to aspire .. -[Honiton] Spurway, Columbian Press and General Printing-Office, Honiton 1826. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 24 x 20 cm. - Signed and dated at end: H. B. Lott. Honiton, June 6th, 1826. -Henry Lott was a candidate at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1826. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1826-06-07. To the worthy and independent electors of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, the very flattering and enthusiastic reception with which you have welcomed my return to your borough has excited in my heart the most lively emotions of gratitude, and claims my warmest thanks .. -[Honiton] Snell, printer, Honiton 1826. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 20 cm. - Signed and dated at end: J. J. Guest. Honiton, 7th June, 1826. -John Guest was a candidate at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1826. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1826-06-10. A word to the wise; or "A word, spoken in due season, "how good is it!" : My dear friends, and brother electors, allow me to ask you a few plain questions, and then decide for yourselves, your wives, and your dear children ... we all know Mr. Lott to be a strict adherent to his God, to his Church, to his King ... If we return Mr. Lott, our children will have reason to bless our memory .. -[Honiton] Spurway, Columbian Press, & General Printing-Office, Honiton 1826. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 21 cm. - Signed and dated at end: Veritas. Honiton, June 10th, 1826. -Henry Lott was a candidate at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1826. -Held by:British Library.

Honiton. 1826-06-12. To the worthy and independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, no powers of language that I possess, are sufficiently strong to convey my heartfelt gratitude, for the favourable result of this day's poll, I hail it as an earnest of the certainty of my future success .. -[Honiton] Spurway, Columbian Press, and General Printing-Office, Honiton 1826. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 33 x 21 cm. - Signed: H. B. Lott. -At foot of sheet: State of the poll. First day. Mr. Lott, 37. Mr. Sneyd, 35. Mr. Guest, 64. Dated Honiton, 12th June, 1826. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1826-06-13. To the worthy and independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, the close of this day's poll realises my most sanguine expectations, and while it deepens my debt of gratitude to you, increases my confidence of success .. -[Honiton] Spurway, Columbian Press, and General Printing-Office, Honiton 1826. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 21 cm. - Signed: H. B. Lott. -At foot of sheet: State of the poll. Lott ... 101. Guest ... 158. Sneyd ... 82. Dated Honiton, 13th June, 1826.. - Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1826-06-14. To the worthy and independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, the state of the poll at the close of this day, demands my warmest thanks .. -[Honiton] Spurway, Columbian Press, and General Printing-Office, Honiton 1826. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 33 x 22 cm. - Signed: H. B. Lott. -At foot of sheet: State of the poll. Lott ... 142. Guest ... 202. Sneyd ... 116. Dated Honiton, 14th June, 1826. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1826-06-16. To the worthy and independent buffers, of the Borough of Honeytown : Brother buffers, town's-men & friends, having this morning been appointed one of your respectable body, I beg leave to offer myself as a candidate for the honor of representing you ... neither my inclination or ability, will induce me to make any pecuniary compensation to you for your time and trouble in procuring my election .. -[Honiton] 1826. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 32 x 21 cm. - Satirical item concerning the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1826. -Signed and dated at end: D. Goold. Zy-on House, Honeytown, June 16th, 1826. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1826-06-16. To the worthy and independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, when I had first the pleasure of appearing before you ... the warm and flattering manner with which you greeted me, induced me to hope, that I should attain the honor of becoming one of your representatives in the ensuing Parliament ... had one of my opponents and myself gone through the contest upon our respective strength, I should have been the man of your choice .. -[Honiton] Spurway, Columbian Press, and General Printing-Office, Honiton 1826. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 20 cm. - Signed and dated at end: Ralph Sneyd. Honiton, June 16th, 1826. -Ralph Sneyd was a candidate at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1826. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1826-06-16. To the worthy and independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, elected as one of the representatives in Parliament of this my native town, I am impelled by a sense of gratitude to return you my warmest acknowledgments for that support which has raised me to so distinguished a station .. -[Honiton] Spurway, Columbian Press, and General Printing-Office, Honiton 1826. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 33 x 21 cm. - Signed at end: H. B. Lott. Dated Honiton, 16th June, 1826. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1826-06-17. To the electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, Mr. Sneyd having previously to his leaving the borough, communicated to me the substance of an address which he intended to issue, but which he was prevented writing ... I thought proper to publish that which appeared last evening with his signature .. -[Honiton] Spurway, Columbian Press, and General Printing-Office, Honiton [1826]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 39 x 24 cm. - Signed and dated: Philip Mules. Honiton, Saturday, 17th June, 1826. -Includes the text of a letter from Ralph Sneyd, written shortly after his defeat at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1826. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1826-06-17. To the electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, Mr. Sneyd having previously to his leaving the borough, communicated to me the substance of an address which he intended to issue, but which he was prevented writing ... I thought proper to publish that which appeared last evening with his signature .. -[Honiton] Spurway, Columbian Press, and General Printing-Office, Honiton [1826]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 39 x 24 cm. - Signed and dated: Philip Mules. Honiton, Saturday, 17th June, 1826. -Includes the text of a letter from Ralph Sneyd, written shortly after his defeat at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1826. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1826-06-18. To the worthy and independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, I cannot refrain expressing the indignation I feel at the publication dated Ilminster, which has this moment appeared ... the paper just put forth, is ... an ungentlemanly, false, and cowardly attack. From the moment Mr. Sneyd finished his canvass, to the close of the poll, no one had a doubt of the issue of this contest. - Mr. Sneyd had never the slightest chance of success .. -[Honiton] Snell, printer and bookbinder, Honiton 1826. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 39 x 24 cm. - Signed and dated at end: Isaac Cox. Honiton, 18th June, 1826. -Ralph Sneyd was an unsuccessful candidate at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1826. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1826-06-20. To the electors, of Honiton : Brother electors, I have but just seen a long statement made to you by Mr. Cox, the object of which is evidently to throw dust in your eyes ... I am sure there is not a man in Honiton so stupid as not to perceive that there was a complete understanding between Mr. Guest's party and Mr. Lott's - Mr. Cox may be innocent of the matter .. -[Honiton] Spurway, Columbian Press, and General Printing-Office, Honiton 1826. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 21 cm. - Signed and dated at end: An old voter. Honiton, June 20th, 1826. -Item concerns the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1826. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1830-05-02. Mayne, John Thomas- Honiton. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: MEn of Honiton. - [1830]. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: LE 1830/05/02 EG 15 : Exeter Garland 15 : Exeter Garland 15 : I/S : I/S.

Honiton. 1830-05-02. Warrender, G. To the worthy and independent electors of the borough of Honiton Imprint: Honiton : Spurway, Columbian Pr , [1830]. - 1 sheet ; 1/4o Ref. no.: MATCH WARTO 1830. - Dated: Honiton, May, 2nd, 1830. Results, with ms letter on verso. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: LE 1830 EG 15 ; Barnstaple ; Plymouth ; Torquay ; Exmouth (photocopies: Exeter Garland 15). - Subjects: Devon . Honiton . Elections . Results . 1830.

Honiton. 1831 - 1839. Parliamentary election posters 1831 - 1839. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf/324.61/HON/COL: 1-179 now on web page]. Another volume at the same shelfmark contains official notices, including some related to local government elections, for the borough of Honiton (1846-1854).

Honiton. 1831-04-23. Bankes, Henry. To the gentlemen, clergy, and freeholders of the county of Dorset. – Wimborne : Abraham, printer, binder, &c. , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Kingston Hall, 23rd. April 1831. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 006.
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Honiton. 1831-04-23. Guest, J. J. To the worthy and independent electors of the borough of Honiton. – [Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, April 23rd, 1831. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 005.

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Honiton. 1831-04-23. King's speech. – Honiton : Knight, printer, binder, stationer, &c , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, 23rd April, 1831. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 002.

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Honiton. 1831-04-23. Mules, Philip. To the worthy and independent electors of the borough of Honiton. – Honiton : Spurway, general printing-office , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, Saturday morning, 23rd April, 1831. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 004.

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Honiton. 1831-04-23?. Old Voter. To the electors of the borough of Honiton. – [Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1831]. – 1 sheet. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 003.

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Honiton. 1831-04-24. Lott, H. B. As I was proceeding from Tracey to Sidmouth last evening, my carriage was stopped by many friends, entreating me to offer myself for the borough of Honiton. – Honiton : Spurway, Columbian press office , [1831]. – Dated at head: Sidmouth, 24th April, 1831. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 007.

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Honiton. 1831-04-24. Lott, H. B. To the worthy and independent electors of the borough of Honiton. – Honiton : Spurway, general printing-office , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Sidmouth, 24th April, 1831, 4 o'clock in the afternoon. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 008.

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Honiton. 1831-04-25. Guest, J. J. To the worthy and independent electors of the borough of Honiton. – Honiton : Knight, general printing office , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, Monday evening, 25th April, 1831. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 009.

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Honiton. 1831-04-25. Lott, H. B. To the worthy & independent electors of the borough of Honiton. – Honiton : Spurway, general printing-office , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, 25th April, 1831. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 010.

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Honiton. 1831-04-26. Lott, H. B. To the worthy and independent electors of the borough of Honiton. – Honiton : Spurway, general printing-office , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, 26th April, 1831. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 012.

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Honiton. 1831-04-26. Truth. To the voters of Honiton generally, and to the poor in particular. – Honiton : Knight, printer, binder, stationer, &c. , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, 26th April, 1831. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 011.

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Honiton. 1831-04-27. Warrender, G. To the worthy and independent electors, of the borough of Honiton. – Honiton : Spurway, Columbian press office , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, April 27th, 1831. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 013.

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Honiton. 1831-04-28. Lott, H. B. To the worthy and independent electors, of the borough of Honiton. – Honiton : Spurway, printer, &c , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, April 28th, 1831. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 014.

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Honiton. 1831-04-30. Lott, H. B. To the worthy and independent electors, of the borough of Honiton. – Honiton : Spurway, Columbian press office , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, April 30th, 1831. Gives: State of the poll. First day. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 015.

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Honiton. 1831-04-30. Lott, H. B. To the worthy and independent electors, of the borough of Honiton. – Honiton : Spurway, Columbian press and general printing office , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, Saturday evening, April 30th, 1831. Gives: State of the poll. First day. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 016.

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Honiton. 1831-05-02. Arrived at Sidmouth James Day, with Messrs. Lott and Warrender, in the rear. One carriage May 2nd, 1831. No junction. – [Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1831]. – 1 sheet. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 024.

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Honiton. 1831-05-02. Guest, J. J. To the free & independent electors of the borough of Honiton. – Honiton : Knight, printer, binder, stationer, &c , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, Monday evening, May 2nd, 1831. Gives: State of the poll, second day. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 023.

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Honiton. 1831-05-02. Lott, H. B. To the worthy and independent electors, of the borough of Honiton. – Honiton : Spurway, Columbian press office , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, May 2nd, 1831. Gives: State of the poll [second day]. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 021.

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Honiton. 1831-05-02. Lott, H. B. To the worthy and independent electors, of the borough of Honiton. – Honiton : Spurway, Columbian press and general printing office , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, Monday evening, May 2nd, 1831. Gives: State of the poll [second day]. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 022.

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Honiton. 1831-05-02. Mayne, John Thomas. Men of Honiton. – [Honiton] : [Knight?] , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, May 2nd, 1831. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 020 ; LE 1830/05/02 EG 15 ; Exeter Garland 15.

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Honiton. 1831-05-02. Warrender, G. To the worthy and independent electors, of the borough of Honiton. Gentlemen, You have this day placed me in the station in the pll which I had anticipated, [...]. - [Honiton] : Spurway, Columbian Press and General Printing-Office, Honiton , [1832]. - 1 sheet. - At foot of page: State of the poll. Warrender, 195. Guest, 170. Lott, 183. Signed and dated: G. Warrender, Honiton, Monday Evening, May 2nd, 1831. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: LE 1830/05/02 ms letter on verso. Exeter Garland 15 (photocopies in Barnstaple, Exmouth, Plymouth, Torquay).

Honiton. 1831-05-03. Lott, H. B. To the worthy and independent electors, of the borough of Honiton. Gentlemen, The kind support with which you have this day favoured me, claims and receives my most unfeigned & hearty thanks. [...]. - [Honiton] : Spurway, Columbian Press Office, Honiton , [1832]. - 1 sheet. - At foot of page: State of the poll. Lott 226. Warrender, 263. Guest, 211. Signed and dated: H. B. Lott, Honiton, May 3rd, 1831. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 027.

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Honiton. 1831-05-03. Mayne, John Thomas. To the independent electors of the borough of Honiton. – Honiton : Knight, general printing office , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, May 3rd, 1831. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 025.

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Honiton. 1831-05-03. Warrender, G. To the worthy and independent electors of the borough of Honiton. – Honiton : Spurway, Columbian press and general printing-office , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, Tuesday evening, May 3rd, 1831. Gives: State of the poll, [third day]. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 026.

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Honiton. 1831-05-04. Lott, H. B. To the worthy and independent electors, of the borough of Honiton. – Honiton : Spurway, Columbian press office , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, May 4th, 1831. Gives: State of the poll [fourth day]. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 030.

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Honiton. 1831-05-04. The unpolled voters are respectfully informed, that in consequence of the coalition between Mr. Guest and one John Thomas Mayne a mad radical, who has had the impudence to offer himself as candidate … - [Honiton] :[s. n.] , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – dated: Honiton, 4th May, 1831. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 028.

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Honiton. 1831-05-04. To J. J. G---t, Esq. late first representative in Parliament for the borough of Honiton. Honiton : Spurway, printer , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, May 4th, 1831. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 032.

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Honiton. 1831-05-04. Warrender, G. To the worthy and independent electors of the borough of Honiton. – Honiton : Spurway, Columbian press and general printing-office , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, Wednesday evening, May 4th, 1831. Gives: State of the poll, [fourth day]. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 029.

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Honiton. 1831-05-05. Guest, J. J. To the worthy and independent electors of the borough of Honiton. – Honiton : Knight, printer, binder, stationer, &c , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, May 5th, 1831. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 036.

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Honiton. 1831-05-05. Guest, J. J. To the worthy and independent electors of the borough of Honiton. – Honiton : Knight, general printing office , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Bristol, May 5th, 1831. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 037.

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Honiton. 1831-05-05. Lott, H. B. To the worthy and independent electors, of the borough of Honiton. – Honiton : Spurway, Columbian press office , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, May 5th, 1831. Gives: Final close of the poll. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 035.

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Honiton. 1831-05-05. Voters of Honiton! - [Honiton] :[s. n.] , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – dated: Honiton, May 5th, 1831. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 031

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Honiton. 1831-05-05. Voters of Honiton, beware! Honiton : Spurway, printer &c. , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, May 5th, 1831. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 033.

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Honiton. 1831-05-05. Warrender, G. To the worthy and independent electors of the borough of Honiton. – Honiton : Spurway, Columbian press and general printing-office , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, May 5th, 1831. Gives: Final state of the poll. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 034.

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Honiton. 1831-05-06. Guest, J. J. Voters of Honiton! Beware of false promises!! – Honiton : Spurway, Columbian press office , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Cardiff, May 6th, 1831. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 038.

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Honiton. 1831-05-06? Honiton election 1831. – Honiton : Knight, printer , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Names of some of the persons who went to the poll in Sir George Warrender's tallies, and split on Mr. Lott [and] Names of some of the persons who went to the poll in Mr Lott's tallies, and split on Sir G. Warrender. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 043.

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Honiton. 1831-05-09. Voter. To the worthy and independent electors of the borough of Honiton. – [Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, 9th May, 1831. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 039.

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Honiton. 1831-05-28. Munk, William. To the worthy and independent electors of the borough of Honiton. – Honiton : Knight, general printing office , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, 28th May, 1831. Signed: William Munk, Richard Pople. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 040.

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Honiton. 1831-05-28? Plumper for Guest in 1826. To H. B. Lott, Esq. – Honiton : Knight, printer , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Undated. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 041.

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Honiton. 1831-06-25. Guest, J. J. To the worthy and independent electors of the borough of Honiton. – Honiton : Knight, printer , [1831]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, 25th June, 1831. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 042.

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Honiton. 1831-11-16. Cockburn, James Peel. To the worthy and independent electors, of the Borough and Parish of Honiton : Gentlemen, the most flattering reception and support with which I have been greeted leave me no doubt of being returned to fill the high and distinguished situation of one of your representatives in the next Parliament .. -[Honiton] Spurway, Columbian Press Office, Honiton 1832. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 22 cm. - Signed and dated at end: James Peel Cockburn. Honiton, 16th November, 1832. -Held by:British Library.

Honiton. 1832. Quis Quos Funnydos. Sentences, picked up by a walking gentleman, in certain colleges, alleys, & streets. In the ancient borough of H…..n, ... – [Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1832?]. – 1 sheet. – Verse. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 044.

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Honiton. 1832. The reform bill sanctioned by His Majesty, abolishes all rotten boroughs: […] Vote for Guest, the poor man's friend. – Honiton : Knight, printer , [1832?]. – 1 sheet. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 046.

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Honiton. 1832. To innkeepers and others. To be sold cheap, by public auction, in the market-place, Honiton […] by John Porter, […] a large quantity of prime beef. – [Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1832?]. – 1 sheet. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 045.

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Honiton. 1832-04-01. Man in the Bush. To the worthy and independent electors of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, although a series of untoward events, coupled with a succession of stupid blunders, on the part of one of my agents, may have hitherto delayed my appearance amongst you, still I beg to assure you, that as soon as I can be procured, I shall not fail to pay my respects to you, in person .. -[Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1832]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 27 x 23 cm. - Satirical item concerning the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1832. -Signed and dated at end: "The man in the bush" 1st Ap--l, 1832. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 047 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1832-04-01? The man in the bush : "Tune - Down derry down." .. -[Honiton 1832]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 27 x 23 cm. - First line of satirical song concerning the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1832: Dear brother electors and bushmen beware. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1832-06-11. Guest, J. J. To the worthy and independent electors of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, having formerly stated it to be my intention to offer myself for your suffrages ... I now take the first opportunity of informing you that peculiar and unforeseen circumstances have induced me to decline again presenting myself to your notice .. -[Honiton] : Knight, printer, book-binder, stationer, &c. Honiton , 1832. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 22 cm. - Signed and dated at end: J. J. Guest. Honiton, 11th June, 1832. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 048 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1832-06-11. Mules, Philip. To the worthy and independent electors of the borough of Honiton. – Honiton : Spurway, Columbian press office , [1832]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, Monday, June 11th, 1832. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 050.

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Honiton. 1832-06-11. To the independent electors of the borough and parish of Honiton. – [Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1832]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: June 11th 1832. The electors are earnestly entreated … not to be too hasty in promising their votes for a future election … . - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 049.

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Honiton. 1832-06-12. Ruddell-Todd, James. To the worthy and independent electors of the Borough & Parish of Honiton : Gentlemen, my friend Mr. Guest having signified his intention not again to solicit your suffrages, I venture very respectfully, to announce to you that it is my determination to offer myself as a candidate to represent you in the Commons House of Parliament, whenever a vacancy shall take place .. -[Honiton] : Knight, printer, book-binder, stationer, &c. Honiton , 1832. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 21 cm. - Signed and dated at end: James Ruddell-Todd. Honiton, 12th June, 1832. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 051 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1832-06-14. Ruddell-Todd, James. To the worthy and independent electors of the Borough and Parish of Honiton : Gentlemen, having just finished my canvass, I lose not a moment in thanking you for the very flattering reception I have met with; My success has been, I believe, unexampled .. -[Honiton] : Knight, printer, binder, stationer, &c. Honiton , 1832. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 22 cm. - Signed and dated at end: J. Ruddell-Todd. Honiton. Thursday evening, June 14th, 1832. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 052 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1832-06-18. Old Voter. To the electors of Honiton : Brother electors, Mr. Guest has retired, - Mr. Ruddell-Todd has been introduced to you, and has canvassed the borough, - it is announced that another candidate is to come forward in Mr. Lott's stead, - and Sir George Warrender again solicits the honor of representing you .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, Columbian Press, and General Printing-Office, Honiton , 1832. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 21 cm. - Signed and dated at end: An old voter. Monday evening, June 18th, 1832. In support of Sir George Warrender's candidacy at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1832. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 053 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1832-06-18? Honiton to Taunton. – [Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1832]. – 1 sheet. – Verse, undated. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 054.

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Honiton. 1832-11-05. Warrender, G. To the worthy and independent electors, of Honiton : Gentlemen, the kindness I have constantly experienced from all classes among you ... unite in making the present by far the most painful communication I have ever had to make to you. The state of my health, and the determination of passing several winters out of England, preclude the possibility of that attention to Parliamentary duties which are peculiarly incumbent in your representative in the present condition of affairs .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, Columbian Press, and General Printing Office, Honiton , [1832]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 21 cm. - Dated and signed: London, November 5th, 1832 ... G. Warrender. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 064 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1832-11-05. Warrender, G. To the worthy and independent electors, of Honiton. – Honiton : Spurway, Columbian press and printing office , [1832]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: London, November 5th, 1832. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 065.

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Honiton. 1832-11-06. Villiers. To the worthy and independent electors of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, your present highly valuable member, Sir George Warrender, having signified his intention of retiring from the representation of your borough, at the ensuing election, I am induced to come forward to solicit that honor .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, Columbian Press Office, Honiton , 1832. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 21 cm. - Signed and dated at end: Villiers. Honiton, November 6th, 1832. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 066 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1832-11-09. T---d, J. H. Despatch extraordinary. Private and confidential .. : Dear Captain, agreeably to our consultation, upon the sudden irruption of the Villier Brigade into our quarters on the evening of the 6th inst. I started for this metropolis the next morning per telegraph, and arrived safely, after a most agitating run, the evening of the same day .. -[Honiton] : [s.n.] , [1832]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 38 x 25 cm. - Dated and signed: Slaughters Coffee House, London, 9th Nov. 1832 ... J. H. T......D. Lieut. Against Villiers, caricature of military campaign despatch. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1832-11-10. Villiers. To the worthy and independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, having now completed my canvass, I take this first opportunity of returning you my most sincere thanks, for the kindness I have met with .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, Columbian Press Office, Honiton , 1832. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 21 cm. - Signed and dated at end: Villiers. Dolphin Inn, Sunday, November 10th, 1832.. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 069 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1832-11-10? In the press, and shortly will be published, The travels and adventures of a young attorney, in search of a candidate : Written by himself, and published for the purpose of defraying the expenses of his journey .. -Honiton : To be had of all booksellers in town and country [1832]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 19 x 13 cm. - Price 1½d. Pastiche of publisher's prospectus. Satirical item, probably concerning the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1832. Text within border. Undated. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 070 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1832-11-11. Cockburn, James Peel. To the worthy and independent electors, of the borough and parish of Honiton. – Honiton : Spurway, Columbian press and general printing office , [1832]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Salcombe House, 11th November, 1832. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 071.

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Honiton. 1832-11-11. To the worthy and independent electors, of the Borough and Parish of Honiton : Gentlemen, I have long intended to offer myself for the honor of representing you in Parliament ... I trust I may look forward to your kind support on the day of election, when I shall most certainly present myself before you on the hustings .. -[Honiton] Spurway, Columbian Press, and General Printing Office, Honiton 1832. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 21 cm. - Signed and dated at end: James Peel Cockburn. Salcombe House, 11th November, 1832. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1832-11-12. Aberdein, R. H. To the electors, of the Borough and Parish of Honiton : Gentlemen, having just learnt that reports have been industriously circulated that Mr. Ruddell-Todd, does not intend again to present himself in this borough ... I beg leave to assure you that such is not the case, and I pledge myself that Mr. Todd will be in the field immediately that his presence is required .. -[Honiton] Knight, printer, &c. Honiton 1832. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 38 x 24 cm. - Signed and dated at end: R. H. Aberdein. Honiton, 12th November, 1832. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1832-11-12. Aberdein, R. H. Electors, of the borough and parish of Honiton. – [Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1832]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, 12th November, 1832. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 072.

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Honiton. 1832-11-12. Ruddell-Todd, J. To the worthy and independent electors, of the Borough and Parish of Honiton : Gentlemen, when I last had the pleasure of addressing you, I expressed my determination to be at my post whenever a vacancy should occur in your representation ... The day cannot now be far distant when I shall claim your suffrages .. -[Honiton] Knight, printer, &c. Honiton 1832. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 38 x 24 cm. - Signed and dated at end: J. Ruddell-Todd. London, 12th November, 1832. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 074 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1832-11-12? A serio-comico acrostico. -[Honiton] : [s. n.] , 1832]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 9 x 11 cm. - First line of poem concerning James Peel Cockburn's candidacy at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1832: Co'burn! my Cock! 'hark forward!' like a man. -Poem (eight lines of verse) is an acrostic spelling the name Cockburn. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 073 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1832-11-12? Buy a broom. (To a new tune.). – [Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1832]. – 1 sheet. – Undated. Verse: In a little country town, Of no very great renown, . - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 077.

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Honiton. 1832-11-12? C—k---n, J. P. An epistle in rhyme .. -[Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1832]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 29 x 12 cm. - First line of satirical poem concerning James Peel Cockburn's candidacy at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1832: I only have time my dear fellow. - Dated and signed: Wednesday morning ... J.P. C--k---n [i.e. James Peel Cockburn]. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 076 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1832-11-12? Plumper for Mr. Rudddell-Todd. Electors of Honiton! : Friends of Mr. Ruddell-Todd; stand firm!! and his return will be certain .. -[Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1832]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 21 cm. - Signed at end: A plumper for Mr. Ruddell-Todd. – Undated. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 075 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1832-11-13. Aberdein, R. H. To the electors, of the Borough and Parish of Honiton : Gentlemen, although I feel that you will attach little credit to the calumnies of the unknown slanderer who calls himself "a warm and zealous supporter of Mr. Cockburn," yet, as he has thought proper publicly to accuse me of "having pledged my second vote to Lord Villiers," ... I do flatly deny the charge .. -[Honiton] : Knight, printer, &c. Honiton , 1832. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 37 x 24 cm. - Item concerns the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1832. -Dated and signed: Honiton, 13th November, 1832. R. H. Aberdein. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 079 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1832-11-13. Townsend, J. H. To the worthy and independent electors, of the Borough and Parish of Honiton : Gentlemen, notwithstanding the advice which has been given to Mr. James Peel Cockburn ... by Mr. Aberdein, I beg to assure you that the friends & supporters of Mr. Cockburn ... entertain no doubt of his ultimate success .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, Columbian Press Office, Honiton , 1832. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 25 x 20 cm. - Item concerns James Peel Cockburn's candidacy at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1832. -Signed and dated at end: J. H. Townsend. Honiton, 13th November, 1832. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 080 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1832-11-13. Voter, and a warm and zealous supporter of Mr. Cockburn. To the worthy and independent electors, of the Borough and Parish of Honiton : Gentlemen, Mr. Aberdein is quite right in his address to you in stating that he was not privy to the introduction of Mr. Cockburn as a candidate, and that Mr. Cockburn's determination was formed without any consultation with him .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, Columbian Press, and General Printing Office, Honiton , 1832. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 22 cm. - Item concerns James Peel Cockburn's candidacy at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1832. -Signed at end: A voter, and a warm and zealous supporter of Mr. Cockburn. Dated, 13th November, 1832. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 078 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1832-11-16. Cockburn, James Peel. To the worthy and independent electors, of the borough and parish of Honiton. – Honiton : Spurway, Columbian press office , [1832]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, 16th November, 1832. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 081.

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Honiton. 1832-11-19. Cockburn, James Peel. To the worthy and independent electors, of the Borough and Parish of Honiton : Gentlemen, having concluded a most successful canvass, I have again to express my gratitude to you for your kindness towards me ... I have no doubt that ... I shall attain the high and distinguished honor of being returned as one of your representatives in the next Parliament .. -[Honiton] ; Spurway, Columbian Press Office, Honiton , 1832. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 22 cm. - Signed and dated at end: James Peel Cockburn. Honiton, 19th November, 1832. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 082 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1832-11-19? "The third man's" petition. – [Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1832]. – 1 sheet. – Verse, undated. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 085.

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Honiton. 1832-11-19? A new song. Tune – "over the water to Charley." . – Honiton : Knight, printer , [1832]. – 1 sheet. – Verse: "Reform," say Sir Robert's "a ticklish thing.". - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 086.

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Honiton. 1832-11-19? A new song : Tune, (With a helmet on his brow, &c.) .. -[Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1832]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 25 x 13 cm. - First line of song concerning the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1832: With a yelping pack of hounds and our borough town in view. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 087 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1832-11-19? Midnight soliloquy. Enter John T------d. – [Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1832]. – 1 sheet. – Blank verse, undated. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 083.

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Honiton. 1832-11-19? The man in the bush, "tune --- Down derry down." . – [Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1832]. – 1 sheet. – Verse: Dear brother electors and bushmen beware, . - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 088.

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Honiton. 1832-11-19? W. Extract from "the Ballot incorporated with the Examiner, November 25th, 1832. Honiton. – [Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1832]. – 1 sheet. – Signed "W". - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 084.

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Honiton. 1832-12-01. Found, several strayed hounds (apparently of a mixed breed,) supposed to belong to a "weak pack" and to have been running on false scent .. : If not owned within a few days they will be "sold" on a hustings to be erected for the purpose in the public Market Place to defray the expences of their keep, advertisements, &c. .. -[Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1832]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 21 cm. - Satirical item concerning the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1832. -Dated at end: December 1st. 1832. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 090 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1832-12-01. Tally-ho! Tally-ho!! : Lost, between Honiton and Aberdein, a Tod. He is supposed to have gone to earth, somewhere North, Mr. James Peel Cockburn's hounds having been well laid up to his brush, and when last viewed he appeared to be almost dead beat .. -[Honiton] : [s. n.] , 1832. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 26 x 19 cm. - Satirical item concerning James Ruddell-Todd, James Peel Cockburn and the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1832. -Dated at end: Honiton, 1st December. 1832. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 089 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1832-12-04. Cockburn, James Peel. To the worthy and independent electors, of the Borough and Parish of Honiton : Gentlemen, it is with deep regret that I feel myself obliged ... to declare to you that the very general promises of support given to the other two candidates before my introduction to you have, I find, left me no chance of success ... I feel bound in justice towards you and my opponents, to retire, and not prolong a contest after all hope of success has ceased .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, Columbian Press-Office, Honiton , 1832. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 22 cm. - Signed and dated at end: James Peel Cockburn. Salcombe House, 4th December, 1832. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 091 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1832-12-05. Basleigh, James. To the independent electors, of the borough of Honiton. – Honiton : Spurway, Columbian press office , [1832]. – 1 sheet. – Signed James Basleigh and J. H. Townsend. Dated: Honiton, December 5th, 1832. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 092.

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Honiton. 1832-12-05. We, the under-signed electors of the Borough and Parish of Honiton, having seen Mr. James Peel Cockburn's address, declining to stand the poll at the ensuing election, do hereby earnestly entreat him to alter that determination, and we do pledge ourselves to give him every support .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, Columbian Press Office, Honiton , 1832. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 21 cm. - Requisition signed by 34 Honiton electors. -Response from James Peel Cockburn, dated Wednesday evening, December 5th, 1832, at foot of sheet: In consequence of the above requisition so numerously and respectably signed I cannot resist your solicitation, and I do hereby again repeat my pledge to stand the poll to the last man. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 093 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1832-12-05? A new hunting song. Tune, - Bow wow wow. – [Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1832]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 28 x 15 cm. - First line of satirical song concerning the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1832: T'was at the Bell one windy night in dreary dark November. Undated, in support of Ruddell-Todd. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 094 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1832-12-06. Sweeting, George Bacon. Borough of Honiton : I George Bacon Sweeting, Esquire, Portreeve and Returning Officer of the Borough of Honiton ... do hereby give public notice that it appears to me expedient, and that I shall cause to be erected ... two different booths for different parts of the said borough .. -[Honiton] : Knight, printer, book-binder, stationer, &c. Honiton , 1832. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 42 x 34 cm. - Signed at end: G. B. Sweeting, Portreeve, Returning Officer. Dated, Honiton December 6th, 1832. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 095 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1832-12-06. Villiers. To the worthy and independent electors of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, your present highly valuable member, Sir George Warrender, having signified his intention of retiring from the representation of your borough, at the ensuing election, I am induced to come forward to solicit that honor .. -[Honiton] Spurway, Columbian Press Office, Honiton 1832. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 21 cm. - Signed and dated at end: Villiers. Honiton, November 6th, 1832. -Held by:British Library.

Honiton. 1832-12-11. Honiton election, 1832 : State of the poll. First day. Lord Villiers, 346. Mr. Cockburn, 107. Mr. Ruddell-Todd, 296 .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, Columbian Press Office, Honiton , 1832. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 18 x 22 cm. - Dated at end: Tuesday December 11th, 1832. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 097 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1832-12-12. Cockburn, James Peel. To the worthy and independent electors, of the Borough & Parish of Honiton : Gentlemen, notwithstanding I have been unsuccessful on the present occasion, in consequence of my having been so late in soliciting your suffrages ... I look forward with much confidence to a future period, when I hope to ... be chosen your representative in Parliament .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, Columbian Press Office, Honiton , 1832. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 22 cm. - Signed and dated at end: James Peel Cockburn. Honiton, December 12th, 1832. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 099 ; Britis Library.

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Honiton. 1832-12-12. Honiton election. Close of the poll. December 12th. 1832. – Honiton : Knight, printer, book-binder, stationer, &c , [1832]. – 1 sheet. – Gives plumpers and splitters. Ruddell-Todd 302, Villiers 360, Cockburn 110. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 098.

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Honiton. 1832-12-12. Voters of Honiton, be cautious! : Pledge yourselves to no candidate for a future election!!! It is probable that the new Parliament may continue for six years, and ought any man to place himself in bondage for so long a period? Your pledge, once given, cannot be recalled! .. -[Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1832]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 21 cm. - Signed and dated at end: A voter. Honiton, 12th December, 1832. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 100 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1832-12-13. Ruddell-Todd, J. To the worthy & independent electors, of the borough of Honiton. – Honiton : Knight, printer, binder, &c. , [1832]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, December 13th, 1832. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: itemtem 101.

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Honiton. 1832-12-13. Villiers, Lord. To the worthy and independent electors, of the borough of Honiton. – Honiton : Spurway, Columbian press-office , [1832]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, December 13th, 1832. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: itemtem 102.

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Honiton. 1837. A rhyme for "ox," an original! no copy! .. -[Honiton? 1837?]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 21 x 14 cm. - First line of satirical poem, possibly concerning Alexander Grant's candidacy at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837: Good folks be not gull'd by a second hand stave. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1837. Borough of Honiton : "A blow-out" will be given by the "third party," at the Golden Stag Inn, on the 31st day of April, 1940. when the "independent plumpers" will be provided with "baked duck," and the "split votes" will feed upon "stew'd heart," plaice and golden potatoes will be served up in addition for "twisters.". - [Honiton 1837]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 17 x 22 cm. - Satirical item probably concerning the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1837. Colonel Baillie, to solicit the favor of your vote and interest. - [Honiton? 1837]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 6 x 8 cm. - Card intended to be given to individual electors in the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1837. Sir Alexander Grant, Bart. To solicit the favour of your vote and interest. – [Honiton?] : [s. n.] , [1837]. – Card. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 107.

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Honiton. 1837. Sir Alexander Grant. Bart : To solicit the favor of your vote and interest. - [Honiton? 1837]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 5 x 8 cm. - Card intended to be given to individual electors in the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1837-03-27. Grant, Alexander. To the worthy and independent electors of the Borough and Parish of Honiton : Gentlemen, having been informed that, in the event of a dissolution of Parliament, it is not the intention of Mr. Chichester again to solicit your suffrages, I declare myself thus early a candidate for the honor of representing you .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, General Printing Office, Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 21 cm. - Signed and dated at end: Alexander Grant. Grosvenor Street, London, March 27th, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 106 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-03-29.Aberdein, R. H. To the worthy and independent electors of the Borough of Honiton : Brother electors, Sir Alexander Grant having announced himself as a candidate to represent you ... we hasten to inform you, that ... a gentleman of approved liberal principles will be found in the field, prepared to contest the honor of representing this borough in Parliament .. -[Honiton] : Knight, printer, &c. Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 33 x 21 cm. - Signed and dated at end: R. H. Aberdein, B. B. Smark. Honiton, 29th March, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 109 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-03-29. Mules, Philip. To the electors of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, having seen an address from a Mr. Grant, stating his intention to become a candidate for the representation of this borough ... I feel it to be my duty to inform you, that our present worthy representative Col. Baillie, will again solicit ... the high trust which you so generously confided to him at the last election .. -[Honiton] :Spurway, General Printing Office, Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 21 cm. - Signed and dated at end: Philip Mules, Honiton, Wednesday morning, March 29th, 1837 - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 108 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-03-30. "To give you an opportunity of recording your suffrages in favor of the cause of reform." (Extract from Messrs. Aberdein and Smark's address.) : Electors of Honiton, what has reform done for you? ... "Remember the past and let it guide you for the future." .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, General Printing Office, Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 21 cm. - Item published in the run-up to the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837 - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 110 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-03-30. Baillie, Hugh Duncan. To the worthy & independent electors of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, the reception which you have given me this evening demands from me the immediate expression of my most grateful thanks ... I deemed it my duty to be amongst you to solicit in person the promise of your suffrages in again returning me to Parliament at the next election .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, Conservative Printing-Office, Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 21 cm. - Signed and dated at end: Hugh Duncan Baillie. Honiton, March 30th, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 113.

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Honiton. 1837-03-30. Extract from the Duke of Wellington's speech, in the House of Lords, on the New Poor Law Bill .. : Electors of Honiton, you have this day been asked "what has reform done for you" ... this question could never have emanated from the old Tory Party, as it must be presumed that the leader of that Party in this borough is friendly to the New Poor Law .. -[Honiton] : Knight, printer, &c. Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 22 cm. - Item published in the run-up to the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837. -Dated at end: Honiton, March 30th, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 112 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-03-30? Aaron, Do-little. Honiton. 1837. An invitation song / by Do-little Aaron Esq. Tune, - "Oh come let us haste to the wedding." .. -[Honiton] : Knight, printer , [1837]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 26 x 11 cm. - First line of song concerning the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837: Oh come let us all to the Captain's. Undated. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 111 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-03-31. Cox, Isaac J. Electors of Honiton : Having been informed that Sir A. Grant, in his speech this evening, has represented that I had acted towards him as he would not have acted towards me ... I consider myself called upon to state to you exactly what passed between him and me .. -[Honiton] : Knight's General Printing-Office, Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 22 cm. - Item concerns a conversation between Alexander Grant and Isaac J. Cox, which centred on the New Poor Law Bill. -Signed and dated at end: Isaac J. Cox. Honiton, Friday night, 31st March, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 114 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-03-31. Grant, Alexander. To the worthy & independent electors of the Borough and Parish of Honiton : Gentlemen, I have now canvassed your borough and parish - the result of that canvass has exceeded my most sanguine expectations .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, Conservative Printing-Office, Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 22 cm. - Signed and dated at end: Alexander Grant. Honiton, 31st March, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 115 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-04-01. Aberdein, R. H. To the independent electors of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, circumstances, which we could not control, have hitherto delayed the arrival of a candidate, for the honor of representing the opinions of the Liberal electors of this borough, in Parliament; but ... a gentleman, whose political principles you cannot but approve, will be here on Monday .. -[Honiton] : Knight's General Printing Office, Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 33 x 21 cm. - Signed and dated at end: R. H. Aberdein. B. B. Smark. Honiton, Saturday April 1st, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 118 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-04-01. Baillie, Hugh Duncan. To the worthy and independent electors of Honiton : Gentlemen, the result of my visit to Honiton has exceeded my most sanguine anticipations ... The numerous pledges of future support which I have received, place my return as one of your representatives in the next Parliament, beyond the possibility of doubt .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, Conservative Printing-Office, Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 22 cm. - Signed and dated at end: Hugh Duncan Baillie. Saturday evening, April 1st, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 117 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-04-01. Grant, Alexander. Electors of Honiton : Mr. I.J. Cox's address of last night demands some notice from me. I did not charge that gentleman with having made an incorrect statement ... Nor did I consider any conversation that past between us to have been of a confidential nature, or one that he was not at perfect liberty to repeat .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, Conservative Printing-Office, Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 21 cm. - Item concerns a conversation between Alexander Grant and Isaac J. Cox, which centred on the New Poor Law Bill. -Signed and dated at end: A. Grant. Honiton, Saturday, April 1st, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 116 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-04-03. Poor Man. To the independent electors of the Borough and Parish of Honiton : In an address lately published, signed "R.H. Aberdein, and B.B. Smark," those two gentlemen have informed you of the anticipated arrival of a candidate in the Liberal interest ... Vote for Sir Alexander Grant, whom you will find a firm friend .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, Conservative Printing-Office, Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 22 cm. - Item published in the run-up to the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837, in support of Sir Alexander Grant and his views on the poor laws. - Signed and dated at end: A poor man. Monday, 3rd, April 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 119 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-04-03. Stewart, James. To the worthy and independent electors of the Borough & Parish of Honiton : Gentlemen, having been solicited by a numerous and respectable body of the electors to come forward as a candidate on the Liberal interest to represent you in the Commons House of Parliament, I have lost no time in attending to so flattering an invitation .. -[Honiton] : Knight's General Printing-Office, Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 33 x 21 cm. - Signed and dated at end: James Stewart. Honiton, April 3rd, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 120 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-04-04. A dialogue which took place this evening, between B.B. - an eminent solicitor of the West of England, and Nimmy the surveyor of a river called the Gissage .. -[Honiton?] : [s. n.] , [1837]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 22 cm. - Satirical item concerning the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837. -Dated at end: Tuesday evening, April 4th, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 121 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-04-04? Fair Play. Honiton. 1837. No junction : Poor men of Honiton, will you allow yourselves to be again sold as at the last election, or will you not? You must decide. By your vote you will declare either that you wish Honiton to become a close borough under the command of one man, or that you wish it to retain its long-boasted independence .. -[Honiton] : Knight's General Printing Office, Honiton , [1837]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 29 x 22 cm. - Signed at end: Fair play. -Item concerns the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 122 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-04-05? Murder will out!!! : "Fair play" has no judgment ... Mr. Stewart is on his third day's canvass, the unfavorableness of which was so notorious, that it did not require any friend of his to publish it ... If Mr. Stewart has any regard for his own interest ... he will bid his party a good morning .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, Conservative Printing-Office, Honiton . [1837]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 25 x 19 cm. - Item concerns James Stewart's candidacy at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837. -Dated at end: Honiton, Wednesday afternoon [5th April?]. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 123 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-04-05? The consultation : Scene. - Wakely's Hotel. Enter Sir. A. Ch--ny G---t ... Well! well! here I am again and no one to meet me! all off! all employed in their own pursuits! no attention paid to me! They told me too there would be no opposition, and now Mr. James Stewart is thrust forward to elbow me out of my place .. -[Honiton?] : [s. n.] , [1837]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 22 cm. - Satirical item concerning Sir Alexander Grant's candidacy at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837. Undated. A dramatic dialogue. Scene. – Wakely's Hotel. – Item 124 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-04-07. Grant, Alexander. To the worthy & independent electors of the Borough and Parish of Honiton : Gentlemen, I am now about to leave Honiton: but I cannot quit you without a few parting words ... To those numerous friends who have promised me their support I again ... give them ... the assurance of my entertaining not alone a confidence in, but a perfect conviction of, my ultimate success .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, Conservative Printing-Office, Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 22 cm. - Item concerns Sir Alexander Grant's candidacy at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837. -Signed and dated at end: A. Grant. Honiton, April 7th, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 126 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-04-08. Bishop, Nathaniel, Junr. To the inhabitants of Honiton : I should have treated with disdain the expression applied to me this evening by that contemptible puppy Isaac John Cox from the front of the Golden Lion ... but ... I feel myself called on to publish the following statement of facts ... I challenge the whole of the third party ... to the proof that any part of my conduct as to the election or with respect to the tenancy, would justify the charge of "villainous." .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, Columbian Printing Office, Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 22 cm. - An item published in the run-up to the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837, concerning Nathaniel Bishop's tenancy of the Black Lion Inn, Honiton. -Signed and dated at end: Nathaniel Bishop, Junr. Honiton, Saturday evening, 8th April, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 127 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-04-08. Old Voter. To the electors of the Borough & Parish of Honiton : Brother electors, you have been hitherto known as acting in a manly, honest, and straight-forward manner. - Your votes have been given in the face of day ... But now, gentlemen, Mr. Stewart has invited you to support that sneaking, dishonest, and un-English mode of proceeding, "the ballot" .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, Conservative Printing-Office, Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 22 cm. - Signed and dated at end: "An old voter." Honiton, April 8th, 1837. -Item concerns James Stewart and the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 128 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-04-08. Stewart, James. To the worthy and independent electors of the Borough & Parish of Honiton : Gentlemen, having now closed a canvass which has been perfectly satisfactory to me, I am obliged by my other engagements to leave you for the present .. -[Honiton] : Knight's General Printing-Office, Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 33 x 21 cm. - Item concerns the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837. -Signed and dated at end: James Stewart. Honiton, April 8th, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 129.

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Honiton. 1837-04-10. To the poor men of Honiton : "An old voter," ... appears to have occupied the sacred hours of yesterday in concocting ... a hand-bill intended to throw dust in your eyes on the important subject of "vote by ballot." .. -[Honiton] : Knight's General Printing-Office, Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 21 cm. - Signed and dated at end: Fair play. Honiton, Monday evening, April 10th, 1837. -Item published in the run-up to the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 131 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-04-11. Fellow-Town'sman. Electors of Honiton! : The approaching dissolution of the Whig administration. will impose on you the necessity of considering the importance of your elective franchise ... you have not only your own dignity and honor, but that of the whole town to maintain, and to maintain it unsullied, you will elect Sir A. Grant .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, Conservative Printing-Office, Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 22 cm. - Signed and dated at end: A fellow-town'sman. Honiton, April 11th, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 132 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-04-11?. The new Jim Crow, a playful ballad respectfully dedicated to the electors of Honiton .. -[Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1837]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 28 x 12 cm. - First line of song concerning Sir Alexander Grant, James Stewart and the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837: Chinny Gr--t may say he's safe. Undated. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 133 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-04-12. Looker On. To the electors of Honiton : When a man finds his cause is bad he generally loses his temper, and this is the case with "A fellow townsman," whose address to you I have just seen ... It is not worth my while to answer his abuse .. -[Honiton] : Knight's General Printing-Office, Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 38 x 24 cm. - Item concerns a publication by A fellow townsman, printed in the run-up to the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837. -Signed and dated at end: A looker on. Honiton, Wednesday April 12th, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 134 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-04-12. Old Voter. To the electors of the Borough & Parish of Honiton : Brother electors, "Janus" has now addressed the "poor men of Honiton" under the title of Mr. "Fair play." - We shall see how far he is entitled to this appellation - "Janus" professes to answer "An old voter" on vote by ballot .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, Conservative Printing-Office, Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 22 cm. - Signed and dated at end: "An old voter." Honiton, April 12th, 1837. -Item published in the run-up to the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 137 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-04-12. Potwaller. To the electors of Honiton : "Fair play" charges the "Old voter" with throwing dust in the eyes of the poor men of Honiton, to prevent their seeing the importance of "vote by ballot:" now I want to know where the importance of the ballot exists .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, Conservative Printing-Office, Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 22 cm. - Signed and dated at end: A potwaller. Honiton, April 12th, 1837. -Item published in the run-up to the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 136 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837. Scene from the new farce, written by J. Tippets, Esq. called 'Turn out;' or, The crazy politicians : Scene II. - Midnight .. -[Honiton?] : [s. n.] , [1837]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 32 x 24 cm. - Satirical item concerning the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837. Set in: Parlour of a public house, kept by Nimmy, adjoining the River Gissage. Undated. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 135.

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Honiton. 1837-04-13. Fair Play. To the electors of Honiton : Some short time since I addressed you in answer to "An old voter," and I endeavored to prove that the vote by ballot would be of the greatest possible service to the honest poor, and I require no better proof of my having succeeded, than the perusal of the two addresses signed "A potwaller" and "An old voter," .. -[Honiton] : Knight's General Printing-Office, Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 38 x 24 cm. - Signed and dated at end: Fair play. Honiton, April 13th, 1837. -Item published in the run-up to the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 138 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-04-17. Old Voter. To the electors of the Borough and Parish of Honiton : Brother electors, "Fair play" has not attempted to shew that the elective franchise is not a trust to be exercised for the public good, and that the elector, like all other public servants is not responsible to the people for the proper execution of that trust, and that any secret mode of voting would be consistent with that responsibility .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, Conservative Printing-Office, Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 38 x 25 cm. - Signed and dated at end: "An old voter." Monday, 17th April, 1837. -Item published in the run-up to the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 139 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-04-24. Voice from Barnstaple. Electors of Honiton : Should Mr. James Stewart ever again appear in your borough, (which I much doubt,) ask him - if he was not at the last election for Barnstaple, a candidate for its representation? .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, Conservative Printing Office, Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 32 x 23 cm. - James Stewart was a Parliamentary candidate for Barnstaple in 1835, and Honiton in 1837. -Signed and dated at end: A voice from Barnstaple. April 24th, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 140 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-04-24? A melody. – [Honiton?] : [s. n.] , [1837]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 17 x 11 cm. - First line of song concerning the poor laws, possibly printed in the run-up to the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837: That Poor Law Bill - that Poor Law Bill. Undated. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 141 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-04-31. Borough of Honiton : "A blow-out" will be given by the "third party," at the Golden Stag Inn, on the 31st day of April, 1940. when the "independent plumpers" will be provided with "baked duck," and the "split votes" will feed upon "stew'd heart," plaice and golden potatoes will be served up in addition for "twisters.". - [Honiton 1837]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 17 x 22 cm. - Satirical item probably concerning the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1837-07-07. Stewart, James. To the worthy and independent electors of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, as the present Parliament will be speedily dissolved, I hasten to renew the promise which I gave you, of coming forward to solicit the high honor of being one of your representatives in the Commons House of Parliament .. -[Honiton] : Knight's General Printing-Office, Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 21 cm. - Signed and dated at end: James Stewart. 34, Curzon Street, May Fair, London, July 7th, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 142 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-07-09. Townsend, J. H. To the worthy & independent electors of the Borough and Parish of Honiton : Gentlemen, I have by this morning's post received a letter from Sir Alexander Grant, in which he says "I consider it pretty certain that the dissolution will take place on Tuesday, the 18th instant, or on the following day. - Of course I shall obey your orders as to my appearance in Honiton." .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, Conservative Printing-Office, Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 22 cm. - Item concerns Sir Alexander Grant's candidacy at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837. -Signed and dated at end: J. H. Townsend. Honiton, 9th July, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 143 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-07-10. Grant, A. To the worthy & independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, as I am about to re-appear among you ... I should upon the present occasion abstain from any lengthened address, did I not feel the necessity of not delaying some observations upon that of Mr. James Stewart, (bearing date the 7th instant,) of which I have just received a copy .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, Conservative Printing-Office, Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 23 cm. - Item concerns James Stewart's candidacy at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837. -Signed and dated at end: A. Grant. Grosvenor Street, July 10th, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 144 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-07-17. Grant, A. To the worthy and independent electors of the Borough and Parish of Honiton : Gentlemen, having now completed my second canvass, I have to acknowledge, with feelings of unaffected gratitude, the kindness of the reception I have again experienced .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, Conservative Printing-Office, Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 22 cm. - Item concerns the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1837. -Signed and dated at end: A. Grant. Honiton, Tuesday evening, July 17th, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 145 ; British Library.

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Honiton. 1837-07-20. Woodward, W. Borough of Honiton. I William Woodward, Esquire, portreeve and returning officer of the borough of Honiton, in the country of Devon, do hereby give notice that it appears to me expedient and that I shall cause to be erected three several booths … – Honiton : Spurway, Columbian press office , [1837]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: 20th day of July, in the year 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 146.

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Honiton. 1837-07-24. Elector. To the worthy and independent electors of the borough and parish of Honiton. – Honiton : Spurway, Conservative printing-office , [1837]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, July 24th, 1837. Starts: Brother electors. Open your eyes!. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 147 .

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Honiton. 1837-07-24. Poor Voter. To the electors of Honiton. – [Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1837]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: July 24th, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 150.

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Honiton. 1837-07-26. Baillie, Hugh Duncan. To the worthy & independent electors, of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, the triumphant majority with which you have again elected me one of your representatives in Parliament calls for my warmest thanks, and at the same time convinces me that my past conduct is approved by you .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, Conservative Printing-Office, Honiton , 1837. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 22 cm. - Signed and dated: Hugh Duncan Baillie ... Honiton, Wednesday morning, July 26th, 1837.. - Text at foot of sheet: Final state of the poll. Colonel Baillie, 294 ; British Library. James Stewart, Esq., 225. Sir Alexander Grant, Bart., 203. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 148 .

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Honiton. 1837-07-26. Stewart, James. To the worthy and independent electors of the borough of Honiton. – Honiton : Knight's general printing-office , [1837]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: July 26th, 1837. Gives close of the poll. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 149.

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Honiton. 1837-07-27. Pippen, John. To the inhabitants of Honiton. – Honiton : Knight's general printing-office , [1837]. – 1 sheet. – Dated: Honiton, 27th July, 1837. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: item 151.

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Honiton. 1841 - 1895. Parliamentary election posters [vol. 2], 1841-1895. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf/324.61/HON/COL. In course of incorporation.

Honiton. 1841-06-12. Whig Radical. A few questions plainly answered. . - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 001.

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Honiton. 1841-06-12. Whig Radical. Potwallers of Honiton, What have the Whig radicals done for you? - [Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1841]. - 1 sheet. - Dated: Honiton, Saturday evening, June 12th, 1841. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 001.

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Honiton. 1841-06-14. Colebrooke, Thomas Edward. To the worthy & independent electors of the borough of Honiton - [Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1841]. - 1 sheet. - Dated: Honiton, June 14th, 1841. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 032.

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Honiton. 1841-06-15. Poor Voter. To the poor men of Honiton. Friends and fellow-townsmen [...]. - [Honiton] : Spurway, Conservative Printing Office, Honiton , [1841]. - 1 sheet. - Dated: Honiton, June 15th, 1841. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 002.

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Honiton. 1841-06-15. Third Party Man. No junction! Poor men of Honiton. The independence of your borough is at stake [...]. - [Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1841]. - 1 sheet. - Dated: June 15th, 1841. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 003.

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Honiton. 1841-06-16. Baillie, Hugh Duncan. To my much-valued and respected friends and consituents, the electors, of the borough of Honiton - [Honiton] : Spurway, Conservative Printing Office, Honiton , [1841]. - 1 sheet. - Dated: Dolphin Inn, Honiton, 16th June, 1841. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 033.

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Honiton. 1841-06-16. Two plain questions. A bill has been issued by Sir Thomas Colebrookes party, charging Mr. Mules with being a coward!!! [...]. - [Honiton] : Spurway, Conservative Printing Office, Honiton , [1841]. - 1 sheet. - Dated: Col. Baillie's Committee Room, Wednesday evening, June 16th, 1841. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 004.

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Honiton. 1841-06-16? A card for electors. [...] A card for poor electors. [...]. - [Honiton] : Knight's General Printing-Office, Honiton , [1841]. - 1 sheet. - Undated. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 005.

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Honiton. 1841-06-17. M'c Geachy, Forster Alleyne. To the worthy and independent electors, of the borough of Honiton - [Honiton] : Spurway, Conservative Printing Office, Honiton , [1841]. - 1 sheet. - Dated: Honiton, June 17th, 1841. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 034.

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Honiton. 1841-06-17. The opinion of Mr. Muntz, the great manufacturer of Birmingham! - [Honiton] : Spurway, Conservative Printing Office, Honiton , [1841]. - 1 sheet. - Dated: Honiton, June 17th, 1841. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 006.

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Honiton. 1841-06-17? The freeman's lament. - [Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1841]. - 1 sheet. - Verse: Weep on - weep on - your hour is past. On success of Colebrook in election. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 007.

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Honiton. 1841-06-17? The substance of a conversation which passed in the High-Street, late on Friday evening, June 18th, between "Mr. Justice Slender," and "Cunning Isaac." on their leaving Wayton's Radical Inn. - [Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1841]. - 1 sheet. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 008.

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Honiton. 1841-06-19. Colebrooke, Thomas Edward. To the worthy & independent electors of the borough of Honiton - [Honiton] : Knight's General Printing Office, Honiton , [1841]. - 1 sheet. - Dated: Golden Lion Inn, Honiton, June 19th, 1841. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 035.

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Honiton. 1841-06-22. Baillie, Hugh Duncan. To my much valued and respected friends, the worthy & independent electors, of the borough of Honiton - [Honiton] : Spurway, Conservative Printing Office, Honiton , [1841]. - 1 sheet. - Dated: Dolphin Inn, Honiton, 22nd June, 1841. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 036.

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Honiton. 1847-01-18. Townsend, J. H. To the independent electors of the borough of Honiton. - [Honiton] : Spurway, General Printing Office, Honiton , [1841]. - 1 sheet. - Dated: Honiton, 18th January, 1847. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 037.

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Honiton. 1847-07-21. Mules, Philip. To the electors of the borough of Honiton. - [Honiton] : Spurway, Printer, Honiton , [1841]. - 1 sheet. - Dated: Honiton, 21st July, 1847. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 042.

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Honiton. 1847-07-21. Baillie, Hugh D. To the electors of the borough of Honiton. - [Honiton] : Spurway, Printer, Honiton , [1841]. - 1 sheet. - Dated: Mortimer Street, Cavendish Square, 21st July, 1847. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 043.

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Honiton. 1847-07-23. Hogg, James Weir. To the electors of the borough of Honiton. - [Honiton] : Spurway, Printer, Honiton , [1841]. - 1 sheet. - Dated: Committee Room, Honiton, July 23rd, 1847. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 044.

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Honiton. 1847-07-23. Locke, Joseph. To the free and independent electors of the borough of Honiton. - [Honiton] : Knight's General Printing Office, Honiton , [1841]. - 1 sheet. - Dated: Honiton, 23rd July, 1847. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 045.

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Honiton. 1847-07-24. Hogg, James Weir. To the electors of the borough of Honiton. - [Honiton] : Spurway, Printer, Honiton , [1841]. - 1 sheet. - Dated: Dolphin Inn, Saturday evening, July 24th, 1847. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 045.

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Honiton. 1847-07-24. Locke, Joseph. To the worthy & independent electors of the borough of Honiton. - [Honiton] : Knight's General Printing Office, Honiton , [1841]. - 1 sheet. - Dated: Honiton, Saturday July 24th, 1847. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 045.

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Honiton. 1847-07-26. Hogg, James Weir. To the electors of the borough of Honiton. - [Honiton] : Spurway, Printer, Honiton , [1841]. - 1 sheet. - Dated: Dolphin Inn, Monday evening, July 26th, 1847. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 048.

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Honiton. 1851. Mr. Gard, to solicit the honor of your vote and interest. - [Honiton? 1851]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 4 x 8 cm. - Card intended to be given to individual electors in the event of a general election, ca. 1851. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1851-03-03. To the electors of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, I take the liberty of announcing to you, that it is the intention of Richard Sommers Gard, Esq., of Rougemont, to offer himself as a candidate for the representation of this borough in Parliament whenever an opportunity may occur .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, Honiton 1851. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 22 cm. - Signed and dated at end: Horace Vibart Mules. Bramble Hill, Honiton, March 3rd, 1851. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1851-10-09. One of the Industrial classes. To the worthy and independent electors of the borough of Honiton. - [Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1851]. - 1 sheet. - Dated: 9th October, 1851. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 060.

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Honiton. 1852. Borough of Honiton : I hereby give notice, that I have this day received a precept, (a copy of which is printed hereunder,) from the Sheriff of the county of Devon ... for the election of two burgesses, to represent this borough in a certain Parliament ... I appoint Tuesday, the sixth day of July instant ... as the day ... of such election .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, Honiton [1852]. - Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1852. Honiton election, 1852 : Candidates. Mr. Gard, (Ministerialist.) Sir J.W. Hogg, Bart., (Liberal Conservative and supporter of the Maynooth Grant.) Mr. Locke, (Liberal.) .. -[Honiton 1852]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 44 x 50 cm. - Item includes a complete list of the Honiton electors, showing how each voted. -Result of the election: Gard - 123. Hogg - 152. Locke - 166. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1852. To the independent electors of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, from the present aspect of public affairs, it is evident that you will be soon called upon again to exercise the important duty of returning representatives to Parliament ... I have therefore determined on offering you my services, and of soliciting your support .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, Honiton 1852. - Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1852. Townsend for Hogg and Popery!. - [Honiton 1852]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 37 x 50 cm. - Item published in the run-up to the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1852, suggesting that Sir James Hogg's candidacy has the support of J. H. Townsend. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1852-03-22. Hogg, James Weir. To the worthy and independent electors of the borough of Honiton. - [Honiton] : Spurway, printer, Honiton , [1852]. - 1 sheet. - Dated: Grosvenor Square, 22nd March 1852. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 062.

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Honiton. 1852-03-22. To the independent electors of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, from the present aspect of public affairs, it is evident that you will be soon called upon again to exercise the important duty of returning representatives to Parliament ... I have therefore determined on offering you my services, and of soliciting your support .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, Honiton 1852. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 22 cm. - Signed and dated at end: R. Sommers Gard. Exeter, 22nd March, 1852. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1852-03-23. Aberdein, Robert Henry. To the worthy and independent electors of the borough of Honiton. - [Honiton] : Knight's general printing-office, Honiton , [1852]. - 1 sheet. - Dated at end: Honiton, 23rd March 1852. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 063.

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Honiton. 1852-03-24. Aberdein, Robert Henry. To the independent electors of the borough of Honiton. - [Honiton] : Knight's general printing-office, Honiton , [1852]. - 1 sheet. - Signed and dated: Rob. Hy. Aberdein. Isaac J. Cox, Honiton, March 24th, 1852. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 064.

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Honiton. 1852-03-24. Locke, Joseph. To the independent electors of the borough of Honiton. - [Honiton] : Knight's general printing-office , [1852]. - 1 sheet. - Dated: London, March 24th, 1852. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 065.

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Honiton. 1852-03-25. Gard, R. Sommers. To the worthy & independent electors of the borough & parish of Honiton. - [Honiton] : Spurway, printer, Honiton , [1852]. - 1 sheet. - Dated: Honiton, 25th March, 1852. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 066.

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Honiton. 1852-03-26. Stone, John Moody. To the electors of Honiton. - [Honiton] : [s. n.] , 1852. - 1 sheet. - Dated: Honiton, 26th of July, 1852. item 066.

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Honiton. 1852-03-27. Hogg, James Weir. To the worthy and independent electors of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, I have now completed my canvass, and ... must express how deeply, and how truly, I have been gratified by your kind and generous approval of my past conduct, and by your assurance, that you deem me deserving of a continuance of your confidence .. -[Honiton] : Spurway, printer, Honiton , 1852. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 22 cm. - Item concerns the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1852. -Signed and dated at end: James Weir Hogg. Honiton, 27th March, 1852. - Held by: British Library ; Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 067.

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Honiton. 1852-03-29. Locke, Joseph. To the independent electors of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, my canvass is now completed, and I have to thank you for the kind, generous, and cordial support which I have received at your hands ... I feel sure that you have the will and the power to place me in the proud position to which I aspire .. -[Honiton] : Knight's General Printing-Office, Honiton , 1852. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 22 cm. - Item concerns the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1852. -Signed and dated at end: Joseph Locke. Honiton, 29th March, 1852. -Held by: British Library ; Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 068.

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Honiton. 1852-07-01. Elector. To the electors of the borough of Honiton. - [Honiton] : Spurway, printer, Honiton , [1852]. - 1 sheet. - Dated: Honiton, 1st July, 1852. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 069.

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Honiton. 1852-07-02. Stamp, Edmund. Borough of Honiton : I hereby give notice, that I have this day received a precept, (a copy of which is printed hereunder,) from the Sheriff of the county of Devon ... for the election of two burgesses, to represent this borough in a certain Parliament ... I appoint Tuesday, the sixth day of July instant ... as the day ... of such election .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, Honiton [1852]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 43 x 34 cm. - Signed: Dated this second day of July, 1852. Edmd. Stamp, Mayor. -Includes the text of the precept, signed James Cornish, Sheriff, at foot of sheet. -Held by: British Library ; Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 068.

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Honiton. 1852-07-02. Elector. To the worthy & independent electors of the Borough of Honiton : Brother electors, I beg to submit to you ... the verbatim copy of a letter, received during the last year by one of our late electors, who was a zealous supporter of Sir James Weir Hogg at the last election ... it seems that his influence can only be made use of for new friends .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, Honiton 1852. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 22 cm. - Includes the text of a letter from Sir James Weir Hogg to an unnamed elector, saying "that it would afford me much pleasure to have it in power to procure you employment, but I fear I can hold out no hope of my being able to do so.". - Signed and dated at end: An elector. Honiton, 2nd July, 1852. -Held by: British Library ; Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 070.

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Honiton. 1852-07-03. Protestant Dissenter. To the electors of the Borough of Honiton : Brother electors, the great struggle is at hand! Popery or Protestantism is the point at issue! ... Mr. Gard ... has openly told you that he will oppose Popery in every shape. Rally then around him .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, Honiton 1852. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 22 cm. - Item in support of Richard Sommers Gard's candidacy at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1852. -Signed and dated at end: A Protestant Dissenter. Honiton, 3rd July, 1852. -Held by: British Library ; Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 074.

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Honiton. 1852-07-05. The favor of your company at dinner, at the Dolphin Hotel, on Thursday, the 8th instant, at 6 o'clock, to meet a few friends of Mr. Gard, is solicited .. -[Honiton] 1852. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 8 x 12 cm. - Richard Sommers Gard was a candidate at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1852. -Dated at end: Honiton, 7th July, 1852. -Printed on blue paper. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1852-07-05. Elector. To the worthy & independent electors of the Borough of Honiton : Brother electors, the period having now arrived when we are called upon to exercise the ... privilege of returning members to represent us in Parliament; allow me to impress on you as Protestants, the importance of voting for men who will pledge themselves to oppose ... the Church of Rome ... record your votes for Mr. Gard, who pledges himself to oppose Popery .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, Honiton 1852. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 22 cm. - Item in support of Richard Sommers Gard's candidacy at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1852. -Signed and dated at end: An elector. Honiton, 5th July, 1852. -Held by: British Library ; Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 076.

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Honiton. 1852-07. Questions for candidates at the approaching election : What power is in future to govern this Protestant country? Shall it be the Pope or the Queen? ... The Queen looks to you to support her. God save the Queen. - [Honiton? 1852?]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 25 x 39 cm. - Item concerns the general election of 1852. - Held by: British Library ; Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 075.

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Honiton. 1852-07. Questions for a special candidate. -[Honiton] Knight's General Printing-Office, Honiton , [1852]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.). - Item opposing Richard Sommers Gard's candidacy at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1852. Undated. - Held by: British Library ; Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 077.

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Honiton. 1852-07. Protection : famine, starvation & despair, Free trade : plenty, happiness & prosperity. -[s.l.] [s.n.] , [1852]. - 1 sheet : ill. - Unsigned lithograph which circulated during the Honiton election of 1852. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 071.

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Honiton. 1852-07. Free trade. Protection. -[s.l.] [s.n.] , [1852]. - 1 sheet : ill. - Unsigned wood engraving which circulated during the Honiton election of 1852. The larger 4d loaf on the left shows the engraving to be in support of free trade. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 072.

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Honiton. 1852-07. Free trade versus protection. The reason why. Air--- "A' marchin' thro' Flanders." - [Honiton] : Knight, printer, Honiton , [1852]. - 1 sheet. - Verse which circulated during the Honiton election of 1852, first line: There once was a time - but it's happily past. Printed on yellow paper. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 086.

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Honiton. 1852-07. Song for a poor voter. - [Honiton] : Knight, printer, Honiton , [1852]. - 1 sheet. - Verse which circulated during the Honiton election of 1852, first line: They know that I was poor. Printed on yellow paper. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 087.

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Honiton. 1852-07-07. Borough of Honiton. The poll taken at booth no. 2, on Wednesday, the 7th day of July, 1852 [...]. -[Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1852]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.). - Blank form. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 078.

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Honiton. 1852-07-07. Honiton election, July 7th 1852. Mr. Gard's tally. [and] Honiton election, July, 1852. Sir James Weir Hogg's tally. -[Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1852]. - 2 sheets. - Blank forms. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 079.

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Honiton. 1852-07-07. Honey-town election, 1852 : The following are copies of the confessions of five culprits, condemned for the awful crime of twisting, at Honey-town, on Wednesday, July 7th, 1852 .. -[Honiton 1852]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 39 x 25 cm. - Item published in the run-up to the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1852, satirizing the numerous broadsides accusing certain Honiton electors of promising their votes to more than one candidate. Signed: Vilgem Vyatt, Maeer's Clerk. - Held by: British Library ; Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 093.

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Honiton. 1852-07-07. The favor of your company at dinner, at the Dolphin Hotel, on Thursday, the 8th instant, at 6 o'clock, to meet a few friends of Mr. Gard, is solicited .. -[Honiton] 1852. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 8 x 12 cm. - Richard Sommers Gard was a candidate at the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1852. -Dated at end: Honiton, 7th July, 1852. - Printed on blue paper. - Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1852-07-07. Honiton election, 7th July, 1852. State of the poll, 12 o'clock. Hogg ... 63 Locke ... 69 ... Gard ... 47. Hogg's Committee Room. - [Honiton] : Spurway, printer, Honiton , [1852]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.). - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 084.

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Honiton. 1852-07-07. Honiton election, 7th July, 1852. Final state of the poll. Hogg ... 152 Locke ... 165 ... Gard ... 123. Hogg's Committee Room. - [Honiton] : Spurway, printer, Honiton , [1852]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.). - Printed in blue ink. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 085.

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Honiton. 1852-07-07? Twisters : John Major. John Moody Stone. - [Honiton 1852]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 43 cm. - Item published in the run-up to the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1852, accusing John Major and John Moody Stone of promising their votes to more than one candidate. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1852-07-07? Honiton election. Twisters : Richard Minifie, George Downton, Jno. Marshall Smith, John Pidgeon, Thomas Webber. - [Honiton 1852]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 57 x 40 cm. - Item published in the run-up to the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1852, accusing several Honiton electors of promising their votes to more than one candidate. -Printed on blue paper. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1852-07-07? Twisters : John Major. John Moody Stone. - [Honiton 1852]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 34 x 43 cm. - Item published in the run-up to the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1852, accusing John Major and John Moody Stone of promising their votes to more than one candidate. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1852-07-07? Rock Smith a twister. - [Honiton 1852]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 46 x 22 cm. - Item published in the run-up to the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1852, accusing Rock Smith of promising his vote to more than one candidate. -Printed on yellow paper. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1852-07-07? Hogg, peace & plenty. [and] Hoo & free trade. [and] Hogg & no starvation. - [Honiton] : [s. n.] , [1852]. - 3 sheets. - Three bills posted up duting 1852 election. Printed in blue ink. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 098.

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Honiton. 1852-07-07? Who are the twisters? : The public are hereby cautioned that the following men ... personally promised to vote for Sir James Weir Hogg, and afterwards twisted. John Trickey ... John Moody Stone ... John Croot ... James Arthurs ... William Bazley ... John Major ... Honitonians! these men have disgraced your fair fame!! Beware of them!!!. - [Honiton 1852]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 55 x 44 cm. - Item published in the run-up to the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1852, accusing several Honiton electors of promising their votes to more than one candidate. -Held by: British Library ; Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 096.

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Honiton. 1852-07-07? Twisters. Persons who promised to vote for Sir James Weir Hogg, and to their shame and disgrace, voted against him. John Moody Stone. John Major. William Bazley. James Arthurs. John Trickey. John Croot. - [Honiton] : [s. n.] , 1852]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.). - Printed on blue paper. Undated. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 080.

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Honiton. 1852-07-07? Twisters. John Pidgeon. Thomas Avery. - [Honiton] : [s. n.] , 1852]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.). - Printed on blue paper. Undated. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 081.

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Honiton. 1852-07-08. Hogg, James Weir. To the worthy & independent electors of the borough of Honiton. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, Honiton 1852. - 1 sheet ([1] p.). - Dated: Honiton, July 8th, 1852. -Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 088.

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Honiton. 1852-07-08. Locke, Joseph. To the worthy & independent electors of the borough of Honiton. -[Honiton] Knight's General Printing-office, Honiton 1852. - 1 sheet ([1] p.). - Dated: Honiton, July 8th, 1852. -Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 089.

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Honiton. 1852-07-08. Mules, Horace Vibert. Contradiction to a placard circulated yesterday by John Hellier, one of Mr. Mules' clerks .. : Dear Sir, I have no hesitation in stating to you that the placard in which your name appears, was issued without my knowledge .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, Honiton 1852. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 30 x 22 cm. - Item published in the run-up to the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1852, attempting to distance Horace Mules from a broadsheet accusing Thomas Avery of promising his vote to more than one candidate. -Signed and dated at end: Horace Vibart Mules. Honiton, 8th July, 1852. -Held by: British Library ; Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 082.

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Honiton. 1852-07-08. Hellier, John. Honiton election : John Hellier requests that Thomas Avery will answer the following questions ... Did you not yesterday divide your vote in favor of Sir James Hogg? If so, will you be good enough to state what you consider twisting is? .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, Honiton 1852. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 30 x 22 cm. - Item published in the run-up to the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1852. - Dated at end: Honiton, 8th July, 1852. -Held by: British Library ; Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 082.

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Honiton. 1852-07-23. Townsend, J. H. To the electors of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, an anonymous and scurrilous handbill having been circulated accusing several supporters of Sir James Weir Hogg, Bart., as being twisters; I have their authority for stating that the charge is false and malicious ... however ... the charge made against John Trickey, John Moody Stone, William Bazley, John Croot, John Major, and James Arthurs, as twisters, is perfectly true .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, Honiton 1852. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 22 cm. - Item published in the run-up to the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1852, accusing several Honiton electors of promising their votes to more than one candidate. -Signed and dated at end: J. H. Townsend. Honiton, 23rd July, 1852. -Held by: British Library ; Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 094.

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Honiton. 1852-07-23. Minifie, Richard. To the electors of the Borough of Honiton : Gentlemen, an anonymous and scurrilous handbill having been issued this day, charging me with "having pleaded the statute of limitations instead of paying a just debt due to the late Honiton Bank," and of twisting. I publicly declare that both charges are false and malicious and destitute of a shadow of foundation .. -[Honiton] Spurway, printer, Honiton 1852. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 22 cm. - Item published in the run-up to the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1852. -Signed and dated at end: Richard Minifie. Honiton, 23rd July, 1852. -Held by: British Library ; Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 095.

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Honiton. 1852-07-26. To the electors of Honiton .. : Gentlemen, Mr. John Honywood Townsend, having considered it necessary to ... avow that the charge made against me of twisting was perfectly true ... I deny having given an absolute promise to support Sir J.W. Hogg, I only said that ... I would give him my off voice, but if there was a coalition I should go to poll and plump; I found there was a coalition, and as I promised, I plumped for Mr. Gard .. -[Honiton 1852]. - 1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 35 x 22 cm. - Item published in the run-up to the Honiton Parliamentary election, 1852. -Dated and signed: Honiton, 26th of July, 1852 ... John Moodey Stone, broom maker. -Held by: British Library.

Honiton. 1854-08-28. Basleigh, James. Borough of Honiton. I, James Basleigh, Esquire, mayor and returning officer of the borough of Honiton, in the county of Devon, do hereby give notice, that I have appointed Edmund Stamp, of Honiton, [... to be election auditor [...]. - [Honiton] : W. B. Clarke, printer, Honiton , 1854. - 1 sheet ([1] p.). - Dated: 28th day of August, 1854. -Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 099.

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Honiton. 1892. The vote is free. - London : Liberal Publication Department , [1892]. - 1 sheet. - At head of sheet: Liberal leaflet, no. 1577.] [8492.] [2s. per 1,000. A national leaflet which circulated in Honiton during the 1892 election. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 105.

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Honiton. 1892-06-14. Kennaway, John H. To the electors of the Honiton or eastern division of Devon. - [Exeter] : Printed snd published by George Frederick Gratwicke, 299, High-street, Exeter , [1892]. - 1 sheet ([2] p.). - Dated: Escot, June 14th, 1892. -Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 items 100 and 101.

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Honiton. 1892-06-20. Aubrey, W. H. S. To the electors of the Honiton division of Devon. - [Exeter] : Printed and published by William J. Southwood, Stephens Row, Exeter , [1892]. - 1 sheet ([2] p.). - Dated: Ferndale, Croydon, 6, Castle Street, Exeter, 20th June, 1892. -Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 items 102 and 103.

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Honiton. 1892-07-04. Honiton division election, 1892. Sir J. H. Kennaway, Bart., will address the electors of the Stockland polling district on Monday, July 14th. - [Honiton] : Printed and published by Robert Dimond, of High Street, Honiton , [1892]. - 1 sheet. - Printed in blue ink. -Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 104.

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Honiton. 1892-07-09. Aubrey, W. H. S. To the electors of the Honiton division. - [Exeter] : Printed and published by T. Melhuish, Waterbeer St., Exeter , [1892]. - 1 sheet. - Dated: Cental Liberal Committee Room, 6, Castle Street, Exeter, July 9th, 1892. -Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 106.

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Honiton. 1892-07-09? Honiton division parliamentary election, 1892. Stockland polling district. The poll will be taken on Wednesday next, 13th July [...] be sure to vote for the top name on the ballot paper, otherwise your votes will be lost to Dr. Aubrey. [and] To vote for Dr. Aubrey, put your cross opposite the name of Aubrey. - [Exeter] : Printed and published by T. Melhuish, Waterbeer St., Exeter , [1892]. - 2 sheets. - Leaflets circulated during the geeral election, 1892. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: sf324.61/HON/COL: vol. 2 item 107.

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