POLL BOOK FOR 1799








Book Description
LICHFIELD The Poll for a Member of Parliament for the City and County of the City of Lichfield, at the Election, which commenced on Saturday March 2d, and closed on Wednesday March 13th, 1799. Lord Granville Levison Gower having vacated his Seat, by accepting the Office of DSteward of the Ciltern Hundreds. Candidates, Sir Nigel Bowyer Gresley, Bart. Sir John Wrottesley, Bart. William Winteer, Sheriff. Lichfiled: Printed and sold by M. Morgan, [1799]
Oblong 8vo. pp. [2], 24 [numbered and printed rectos only]. Contemporary half sheep a little worn, ms. title label to front board.
Dealer Notes
Wrottesley won by 295 votes to 239. Scarce, with the Institute of Historical research having the only recorded copy.
Author
CITY OF LICHFIELD
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