Sylvester Douglas, Esq. of Lincoln's Inn

1775, Pontefract. The Case of the Borough of Pontefract, in the County of York. An original complete section from The History of Cases of Controverted Elections.

London: G. Robinson, No 25, Pater-noster Row, 1775. First Edition. Disbound. Very Good. Item #351984

39 pages. Note; this is an original chapter separated from the volume, not an offprint or a reprint. What were controverted elections ? Controverted elections were election results which had their legitimacy challenged. This could be done for a number of reasons, but often involved allegations of bribery, corruption and treating, all of which were commonplace in the early 19th century. Size: Octavo, 13 x 21 cms.. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Parliamentary Papers; Printed Before 1800; Inventory No: 351984.

Keywords: BZDB395 Parliamentary Papers; Printed Before 1800; Sylvester Douglas, Esq. of Lincoln's Inn 1775, Pontefract. The Case of the Borough of Pontefract, in the County of York. An original complete section from The History of Cases of Controverted Electio

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