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07 January 2015

Election ephemera: Devon

Devon election ephemera : Devon (county) constituency.

Devon. 1812. The spirit of election wit at the city of Exeter and county of Devon together with the burlesque election at Ide in the year 1812 ... / [Exeter (England)]. - Exeter : printed by R. Cullum , [1812]. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre ; University of Exeter ; Devon and Exeter Institution ; British Library ; University of Manchester Libraries.

Devon. 1812. The grave address of Master G. to the democratical electors of Devon - [Exeter] : [s.n.] , [1812]. - 1 sheet ; 1/4o. - Satirical verse attacking Graves: Ye Jacobins, so fond of fuss. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre : ME 1812 (Exeter Garland 14, photocopies in Barnstaple, Exmouth, Plymouth, Torquay)..

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Devon. 1812-09-08. Palk, Lawrence. To the gentlemen, clergy, and freeholders of the county of Devon. Torquay, 8th September 1812. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p.33.

Devon. 1812-10-01. Acland, Thomas Dyke. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, and freeholders of ... Devon - [Exeter] : [s.n.] , 1812. - 1 sheet ; 1/2o. - Dated at end: Killerton, October 1st, 1812. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre : LE 1812/10/01 numbered 03. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p.34.

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Devon. 1812-10-01. Bastard, John Pollexfen. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, and freeholders of the county of Devon. - Exeter : Trewman , 1812. - Dated: Loughborough, October 1st, 1812Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: Numbered: 2. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p.36.

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Devon. 1812-10-02. Freeholder. To the independent yeomen & freeholders of the county of Devon. - Exeter : Trewman , 1812. - Dated: October 2d, 1812. Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: Numbered: 4. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 41.

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Devon. 1812-10-03. Hay, James. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, and freeholders of the county of Devon. Dated October 3d, 1812. Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: Numbered: 15. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p.36.

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Devon. 1812-10-03? Cooke, John. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, and freeholders of the county of Devon. October, 1812. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 40.

Devon. 1812-10-03? Independent freeholder. To the yeomanry, and inhabitant freeholders of the county of Devon. October 1812. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 37.

Devon. 1812-10-05. Exeter.. Cullum, Robert. 1812. The favor of your Company is requested at Courtenay-House tomorrow morning. Dated: Courtenay -House, Monday, October 5, 1812. 1812/10/05 Courtenay-House. DHC: --.

Devon. 1812-10-06. A new song. Tune - "Snug bit of land in the ocean." Watermark: Britannia.

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Devon. 1812-10-10. Graves, S. C. To the independent freeholders of the county of Devon. - Exeter : Besley, printer , 1812. - 1 sheet ; 1/2o. - Dated Octr. 10th 1812. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre.

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Devon. 1812-10-10. Independent man. To the yeomanry of Devon. - Exeter : Trewman , 1812. - Dated: Crediton, 10th October, 1812. Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: Numbered: 06. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 42.

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Devon. 1812-10-12. Hay, James. Devonshire. At a meeting ... - Exeter : Trewman , 1812. - Dated: Castle of Exeter, 12th October, 1812. Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: Numbered: 07. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 52.

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Devon. 1812-10-12. Nomination of members. Castle of Exeter, October 12, 1812. Speeches etc. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 42.

Devon. 1812-10-13. G. To the independent freeholders of the county of Devon. October 13 1812. Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: Numbered: 08. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 53.

Devon. 1812-10-13. Plymouth Dock.. Congdon, Lazarus.. 1812. Graves, S. C. To the independent freeholders of the county of Devon. Signed: G. Dated: October 13, 1812.. 1812/10/13. DHC: 08.

Devon. 1812-10-14. Freeholder. Election. In consequence of a handbill [...]. - Exeter : Cullum , 1812. - Dated: October 14, 1812. Response to handbill by G.Dated: October 14, 1812. Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: Numbered: 09. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 57.

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Devon. 1812-10-15. Devonshire. State of the poll. - Exeter : Trewman , 1812. - Dated at top: Thursday, 15th October, 1812. Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: Numbered 10. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 58.

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Devon. 1812-10-15. Graves, S.C. To the independent freeholders of the county of Devon. - Exeter : Besley, printer , 1812. - 1 sheet ; 1/2o. - Dated at end: Exeter, Octr. 15th, 1812. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre : LE 1812/10/15 (Exeter Garland 14, photocopies in Barnstaple, Exmouth, Plymouth, Torquay).

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Devon. 1812-10-15. Gentlemen yeomanry of Devon. - Exeter : Woolmer , 1812. - Castle of Exeter, Thursday, October 15, 1812. Poll tomorrow, in such numbers for Mr. Bastard and Sir Thomas Acland […] Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: Numbered: 15. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 65.

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Devon. 1812-10-15. Graves, S. C. To the independent freeholders of the county of Devon. Exeter, October 15, 1812. Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: Numbered: 14 or 16. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 65.

Devon. 1812-10-15. Kekewich, Samuel [et al.]. The friends of Mr. Bastard are requested to give their second votes [...]. - Trewman : Exeter , 1812. - Dated: Exeter, October 15th, 1812. Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: Numbered: 17. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 66.

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Devon. 1812-10-15. Q. To any body and every body in Devon. - Exeter : Trewman , 1812. - Dated: 15th October 1812. Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: Numbered: 13. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 62.

Devon. 1812-10-15. To any body and every body in Devon. Dated: 15th October, 1812. Watermark: Britannia.

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Devon. 1812-10-15? B. Nursed in the lap of democracy […]. Undated, attacking Graves. Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: Numbered: 19. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 66.

Devon. 1812-10-15? A cook's song. Tune - Moses and vicar - [Exeter] : [s.n.] , 1812. - 1 sheet ; 1/4o. - First line: Ye farmers so bold, . Satirical verse in favour of Bastard and Acland. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 64. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre : ME 1812 numbered 11 ; (Exeter Garland 14, photocopies in Barnstaple, Exmouth, Plymouth, Torquay).

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Devon. 1812-10-15? Song. First line: Acland and Graves are held up to our view. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 61.

Devon. 1812-10-15? The grave address of Master G. to the democratical electors of Devon. First line: Ye Jacobins, so fond of fuss, Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: Numbered: 12. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 63.

Devon. 1812-10-15? The votes of the freeholders of Devon are humbly solicited in favour of Graves and the rights of the people - [Exeter] : [s.n., cropped] , [1812]. - 1 sheet ; 1/2o. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre : LE 1812 unnumbered ; (Exeter Garland 14, photocopies in Barnstaple, Exmouth, Plymouth, Torquay). - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 66.

Devon. 1812-10-16. Bastard, J. P. and Acland, T. D. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, and freeholders of the county of Devon.. Exeter, October 16, 1812. Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: Numbered: 22. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 71.

Devon. 1812-10-16. Exeter.. Besley, Thomas.. 1812. Graves, S.C. To the independent freeholders of the county of Devon - Exeter : Besley, printer , 1812. - 1 sheet ; 1/2o. - Dated at end: Exeter, Octr. 16th 1812. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre : LE 1812/10/16 numbered 21 ; (Exeter Garland 14, photocopies in Barnstaple, Exmouth, Plymouth, Torquay).

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Devon. 1812-10-16. Exeter.. Cullum, Robert.. 1812. Bastard, John Pollexfen. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, and freeholders of the county of Devon. Dated: October 16 1812.. 1812/10/16 Exeter (Bastard and Acland). DHC: 22.

Devon. 1812-10-16. Exeter.. Trewman, Robert and Son. 1812. C. To the freeholders of the county of Devon. Signed: C. Dated: Exeter, October 16th, 1812.. 1812/10/16 Exeter. DHC: 25. MS amendment 17th.

Devon. 1812-10-16. State of the poll. - Exeter : Trewman , 1812. - Dated: Castle of Exeter, Oct. 16, 1812. Signed by the friends of the joint candidates. Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: Numbered: 24. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 73.

Devon. 1812-10-16. Bastard, J. P. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, and freeholders of the county of Devon. Dated: October 16 1812. Watermark: O & P 1808.

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Devon. 1812-10-16. Graves, S. C. To the independent freeholders of the county of Devon. Exeter, October 16, 1812. "Why are those instructions given?" Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: Numbered: 21. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 70.

Devon. 1812-10-16. Graves, S. C. To the independent freeholders of the county of Devon. Exeter, October 16, 1812. "We proceed steadily and well […]" Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: Numbered: 23. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 72.

Devon. 1812-10-16. State of the poll. Dated: Castle of Exeter, October 16,1812. Watermark: Britannia.

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Devon. 1812-10-16. The freeholders of the county of Devon. Signed: C. Dated: Exeter, October 16th, 1812. Watermark: Britannia [? unclear].

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Devon. 1812-10-16? A democratical effusion. First line: Come all ye ragged sansculottes!. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 74.

Devon. 1812-10-17. Graves, S.C. A sketch of Mr. Graves's address delivered from the hustings at the final close of the poll, Oct. 17, 1812 - Exeter : Besley, printer , [1812]. - 2p ; 1/2o. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre : LE 1812/10/17 numbered 31 ; (Exeter Garland 14, photocopies in Barnstaple, Exmouth, Plymouth, Torquay). . - Sources: Cullum (1812), not included.

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Devon. 1812-10-17. Bastard, John P. and Acland, Thomas Dyke. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, and freeholders of the county of Devon. Exeter, October 17, 1812. Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: Numbered: 26. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 88.

Devon. 1812-10-17. Bastard, John Pollexfen. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, and freeholders of the county of Devon. Dated: Exeter, 17th October, 1812. Watermark: Crown GR 1810.

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Devon. 1812-10-17. C. To the freeholders of the county of Devon. Exeter October 17, 1812. Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: Numbered: 25. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 89.

Devon. 1812-10-17. Day of election. Castle of Exeter, October 17, 1812. Speeches and declaration of results. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 75.

Devon. 1812-10-17. Exeter.. Besley, Thomas.. 1812. Independent freeholder. To the yeomanry and inhabitant freeholders of the county of Devon. Dated: October 17th, 1812.. 1812/10/17. DHC: 27.. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre.

Devon. 1812-10-17. Exeter.. Trewman, Robert and Son. 1812. Bastard, John Pollexfen. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, and freeholders of the county of Devon. Dated: Exeter, 17th October, 1812.. 1812/10/17 Exeter (Bastard and Acland). DHC: 26.

Devon. 1812-10-17. Independent Freeholder. To the yeomanry and inhabitant freeholders of the county of Devon - Exeter : Besley, printer , [1812]. - 1 sheet ; 1/2o. - Dated at end: October 17th, 1812. - Sources: Cullum (1812), not included. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre : LE 1812/10/17 numbered 27 ; (Exeter Garland 14, photocopies in Barnstaple, Exmouth, Plymouth, Torquay).

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Devon. 1812-10-17. London.. Flint. 1812. Independent freeholder. To the yeomanry and inhabitant freeholders of the county of Devon. Dated: October 17th, 1812.. 1812/10/17. DHC: 01 Spirit: --.

Devon. 1812-10-17. Young Leo. To the candidates worthy of representing the county of Devon. - Exeter : Cullum , 1812. - Exeter, October 17, 1812. Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: Numbered: 32. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 90.

Devon. 1812-10-17? Milford, Samuel Frederick. Mr. Milford's speech. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 86.

Devon. 1812-10-18. Graves, S.C. To the independent freeholders of the county of Devon - Exeter : Besley, printer , 1812. - 1 sheet ; 1/4o. - Dated: Octr. 18, 1812. Antidote to sermon of Bishop of Exeter. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre : LE 1812/10/18 numbered 29 ; (Exeter Garland 14, photocopies in Barnstaple, Exmouth, Plymouth, Torquay). - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 92.

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Devon. 1812-10-18. Varmer & Dame - [Exeter] : [s.n.] , 1812. - 1 sheet ; 1/2o. - Dated at foot: Exeter, 18th October, 1812. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre : LE 1812/10/18 numbered 28 ; (Exeter Garland 14, photocopies in Barnstaple, Exmouth, Plymouth, Torquay). - Subjects: Devon. Exeter. Elections. Campaign literature. 1812. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 68.

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Devon. 1812-10-19. Bastard, John Pollexfen. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, and freeholders of the county of Devon. Kitley, October 19, 1812. Held by: Devon Heritage Centre: Numbered: 30 [var: Haldon-House]. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 100.

Devon. 1812-10-19. Bastard, John Pollexfen. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, and freeholders of the county of Devon. Dated: Haldon-House, October 19, 1812 Watermark: Britannia [? unclear].

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Devon. 1812-10-19. Cooke, John. Devon county election will have to boast on its decision […]. Exeter, Oct. 19, 1812. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 97.

Devon. 1812-10-19. Exeter.. Woolmer, Shirley.. 1812. Bastard, John Pollexfen. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, and freeholders of the county of Devon. Dated: Haldon-House, October 19, 1812. 1812/10/19 Haldon-House. DHC: 30.

Devon. 1812-10-19? Song. First line: Come, come the, if you have a song,. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 98.

Devon. 1812-10-21. Acland, Thomas Dyke. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, and freeholders of the county of Devon. Killerton, October 21, 1812. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 101.

Devon. 1812-10-22. Vindex Libertatis. Freeholders of the county of Devon - [Exeter] : [s.n.] , [1812]. - 1 sheet ; 1/4o. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre : LE 1812 numbered 33 ; (Exeter Garland 14, photocopies in Barnstaple, Exmouth, Plymouth, Torquay). - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 102.

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Devon. 1812-10-22? Devonian. To the freeholders of the county of Devon. - Sources: Cullum (1812), p. 106.

Devon. 1816 . In compliance with the Wishes of many qf Lord Ebringlon and 3Ir Bastard's Friends we here insert the Speeches Addresses Squibs tyc which were published during ihe Contest between the Noble Lord and Mr Bastard in 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 131.

Devon. 1816-04-23. Bastard, Edmund Pollexfen. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, & freeholders, of the county of Devon. Dated: Sharpham 23d April, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 132.

Devon. 1816-04-23. Ebrington. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, & freeholders, of the county of Devon. Dated: April 23d, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 131.

Devon. 1816-04-25. Ebrington. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, & freeholders, of the county of Devon. Dated: Exeter, April 25th, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 132.

Devon. 1816-04-26. Bastard, Edmund Pollexfen. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, and freeholders, of the county of Devon. Dated: Committee-Room, Exeter 26th April, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 134.

Devon. 1816-04-26. Bastard, Edmund Pollexfen. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, & freeholders, of the county of Devon. Dated: Committee-Room, 26th April, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 140.

Devon. 1816-04-26. Independent Elector. To the worthy and independent electors of the county of Devon. Dated: April 26, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 134.

Devon. 1816-04-26? Freeholder. Patria cara, carior libertas. To the freeholders, of the county of Devon. Undated [April, 1816]. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 135.

Devon. 1816-04-27. Freeholder. To the freeholders, of the county of Devon. Dated: Exeter, April 27, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 137.

Devon. 1816-04-28. Ebrington. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, & freeholders, of the county of Devon. Dated: Exeter, April 28, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 138.

Devon. 1816-04-29. Bastard, Edmund Pollexfen. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, & freeholders, of the county of Devon. Dated: Committee-Room, Gandy's-street, Exeter, 29th April, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 139.

Devon. 1816-04-29. Freeholder. To the gentry, clergy, yeomanry, and freeholders, of the county of Devon. Undated [29 April, 1816]. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 140.

Devon. 1816-04-30. Ebrington. A report having gone forth that it is not my intention to carry this contest to a poll, I take this mode of pledging myself not only to do so but to keep the poll open (if necessary) to the last day in the confident assurance which I entertain of ultimate success. Dated: Exeter, April 30, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 140.

Devon. 1816-05-00 . Songs &e. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 210.

Devon. 1816-05-00a. To the Devon Freeholders. Verse: Come let us prepare. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 210.

Devon. 1816-05-00b. Friend and Advocate for Independence. To the Yeomanry of the County of Devon and all who like to act as becometh wise Men. - Verse: The election day draws very near. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 211.

Devon. 1816-05-00c. Lord Gilpin or the contrast between a rich Tyrant and a few honest Freeholders shewing that there are two Ways of electing Members for the County of Devon. – Verse: Lord Gilpin late in London town / In parliament was zitting. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 213.

Devon. 1816-05-00d. To the Freeholders of Devon. – Verse: Brave sons of Devon's fertile land. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 219.

Devon. 1816-05-00e. To the Electors of Devon. – Verse: Come ye gallant sons of freedom. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 220.

Devon. 1816-05-00f. An Answer to certain Points contained in two Papers one signed O ye Devonians and the other signed A Commoner. – Verse: The eyes of England are upon / Those Devon fools whose brains are gone, - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 221.

Devon. 1816-05-00g. Dryer, B. WRITTEN BY B. DRYER, OF EXETER Tune, - "Derry Down.". – Verse: The contest is o'er, 'twas decreed sure in heaven, / To represent worthies, the worthies of Devon; / That Bastard should take his deceas'd Uncle's station, / A patriot true to the church, throne, and nation. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 223.

Devon. 1816-05-03. Old Freeholder. Prosperity or ruin. Dated: May 3, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 141.

Devon. 1816-05-03. To the worthy & respectable yeomanry of Devon. Undated [3 May, 1816]. Ends: If I know aught of your dispositions t,he noble spirit of your forefathers still animates your bosoms, and possessing British hearts and determined resolution, arouse and assert the sacred cause of BASTARD AND REAL INDEPENDENCE with energy and devotion, O ye DEVONIANS. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 142.

Devon. 1816-05-04. Bastard, Edmund Pollexfen. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, & freeholders, of the county of Devon. Dated: Exeter, 4th May, 1816, Committee-Room, Gandy's-street. Gentlemen, The sense of the county, decidedly demonstrated by accumulated and powerful offers of support, demands an explicit avowal of my fixed determination to STAND A POLL the result of which can be considered from the returns before me. no longer doubtful. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 150.

Devon. 1816-05-04. Freeman. To the yeomanry of Devon. Dated: May 4th, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 145.

Devon. 1816-05-04. To the Committee sitting at Barnstaple to Facilitate Lord Ebrington's Election for the County of Devon. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1816. Dated 4th May 1816. Notice regarding the nomination of Lord Ebrington as a candidate in the next Election. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-27.

Devon. 1816-05-04. Genuine Englishman. Incontovertible truths against false assertions. Dated: 4th May, 1816. Ends: The men who raise this outcry against Ebrington are the very class who uniformly supported the whole system of sinecures and profuse expenditure, till England came to the verge of ruin. 'Tis well they have learned wisdom by experience: but let us trust to a long-tried and steady friend of Economy and Retrenchment […]. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 148. Same as item listed by Cullum for 6th May?

Devon. 1816-05-04? Commoner. To the gentlemen, clergy, and freeholders of the county of Devon. The eyes of England are upon you. Undated [May, 1816]. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 150.

Devon. 1816-05-06. Genuine Englishman. Facts Against False Assertions. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1816. Dated 6th May 1816. Election Notice supporting Mr Bastard's previous voting record as opposed to Lord Ebrington's for the forthcoming Election. Same as item listed by Cullum for 4 May? – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-29.

Devon. 1816-05-07. Freeholder. To the independent freeholders of the county of Devon. Dated: Dartmouth, May 7, 1818. Ends: I shall supportLORD EBRINGTON. Finally, brethren, be ye all of one mind. Beware of the borough mongers. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 155.

Devon. 1816-05-09. A query. To the freeholders of the county of Devon. Is it not better to be represented by a Lord who supports your interests in PARLIAMENT, than by commoners who desert your interests to become Lords? TWO of your former members served you that trick, and a third appears to be playing at the same game, having lately moved a time serving address, and LUMPED all your petitions. Freeholders! be on your guard, the limes are critical. May 9th, 1816 - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 157.

Devon. 1816-05-09. Freeholder. To the freeholders of the county of Devon. Dated: May 9th, 1816. Ends: […] we will all join in the chorus, Britons never will be Slaves! and Ebrington for ever! And those who will not join in this chorus let them be anathematized --- let them be --- you know what, my friends, I must not say, it is a naughty word! - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 152.

Devon. 1816-05-09? Cato. Fiat justicia! Freeholders of Devon! – Undated [May 1816]. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 154.

Devon. 1816-05-10. Freeholder. Freeholders! It is said that a few of you object to LORD EBRINGTON, as the son of a peer! - Dated: Exeter, May 10, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 158.

Devon. 1816-05-10. No Borough-Monger. To the freeholders of the county of Devon. Dated: May 10, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 160.

Devon. 1816-05-10? Robin Red Book. To the independent freeholders of the county of Devon. Gentlemen I beg leave to offer to your serious consideration a short outline of the disinterested services of the noble family of Grenville.---SINECURES and PENSIONS held by Lord Ebbington's five Uncles […] - . Undated [10 May, 1816]. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 158.

Devon. 1816-05-10? The following are said to be the pretensions of the candidates to represent the county of Devon in the room of John Pollexfen Bastard, Esq. deceased. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 161.

Devon. 1816-05-11. Bastard, Edmund Pollexfen. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, & freeholders, of the county of Devon. – Dated: Exeter, 11th May, 1816. Committee-room, Gandy's-street. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 174.

Devon. 1816-05-11. Ebrington. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, & freeholders, of the county of Devon. – Dated: Exeter, May 11, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 175.

Devon. 1816-05-11. Independent Freeholder. Sketch of the Speech of the Rt. Hon. Lord Ebrington from the Hustings at Exeter held on 11th May 1816 with a comment regarding Lord Ebrington and Mr Bastard. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1816. Election Notice paraphrasing a speech made by Lord Ebrington at the Hustings after being proposed as Member for the County of Devon. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-30.

Devon. 1816-05-11. Yeoman's Friend. To the independent freeholders of the county of Devon. Dated: May 11, 1816. NB Robin Red Book's real name is Harry Hornbook. Ask his dame about his scholarship, she will tell you that his scull is so thick, that she was obliged to beat the alphabet into his head by signs and symbols. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 162.

Devon. 1816-05-11? Shutter, Ned. The Nomination. "NUNKY PAYS FOR ME." To Devon's generous sons, the noble youth Boldly maintains his cause, the cause of truth! But hear the other side! Hear Bastard's plea! Merit? Ah no, "My nunky paid for me!" . - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 176.

Devon. 1816-05-11? The humbug ended, or a conversation between Farmer Turnwright, and Farmer Frank Fairplay. Undated [May, 1816]. Ends: Ebrington for ever! Huaaz!!! - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 163.

Devon. 1816-05-12. Yeoman. To the yeomanry of the county of Devon. Dated: Exeter, May 12, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 176.

Devon. 1816-05-13. Bastard, Edmund Pollexfen. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, & freeholders, of the county of Devon. – Dated: Monday, 13th May, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 186.

Devon. 1816-05-13. Ebrington. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, & freeholders, of the county of Devon. – Dated: Committee-room, Monday evening, 13th May, 1816. The state of this day's poll: LORD EBRINGTON…191 Mr. BASTARD…209. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 186.

Devon. 1816-05-13? Tithes. In order that the yeomanry of Devon may be aware who are the principal supporters of Mr Bastard the names of the following CLERGYMEN are selected […].Undated [13 May 1816]. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 187.

Devon. 1816-05-14. Bastard, Edmund Pollexfen. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, & freeholders, of the county of Devon. – Dated: Committeee room Gandy's-street, May 14th, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 189.

Devon. 1816-05-14. Ebrington. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, and freeholders, of the county of Devon. – Dated: Committee room Castle-street, Tuesday Evening, 14th May, 1816. State of the poll. LORD EBRINGTON 328 Mr BASTARD 374. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 188.

Devon. 1816-05-14? Bastard independence, or the way to obtain a vote for Mr. Bastard.Undated [14 May 1816]. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 190.

Devon. 1816-05-14a. Copied from "The Alfred," Exeter paper, May 14, 1816. A meeting was held at the Castle of Exeter on Saturday last, for the purpose of nominating a Knight of the Shire for the County of Devon, in the room of John Pollexfen Bastard Esq deceased. [Speeches etc]. !!! - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 165.

Devon. 1816-05-15. Bastard, Edmund Pollexfen. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, & freeholders, of the county of Devon. – Dated: Exeter, 15th May, 1816. Gentlemen In the progress of a contest which implicates so large a population the numbers in favor of the contending parties must continually fluctuate The balance of this day has inclined to my opponent He has obtained a transient majority which your steady perseverance will soon overcome. Third Day's State of the Poll. Mr BASTARD 654 LORD EBRINGTON 702. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 192.

Devon. 1816-05-15. Ebrington. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, & freeholders, of the county of Devon. – Dated: Committeee room Gandy's-street, May 15, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 191.

Devon. 1816-05-15. To the independent freeholders of the county of Devon. Gentlemen, We the undersigned, residing in the parish of KENT1SBEAR, wishing to follow the noble example set by our brother yeomanry in other parts of this opulent county, do hereby declare, that we will send such FRIENDS of LORD EBRINGTON, as reside in this parish, and will accept our offer, to the poll at the present election, at our own expences. […] Dated: 15th May, 1816. Twelve signatories. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 190.

Devon. 1816-05-16. Bastard, Edmund Pollexfen. To the Gentlemen, Clergy, Yeomanry, & Freeholders, of the County of Devon. - Dated: Committee-Room, Gandy's-street, Exeter, May 16th 18[1]6. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 194.

Devon. 1816-05-16. Ebrington. To the Gentlemen, Clergy, Yeomanry, & Freeholders, of the County of Devon. Gentlemen, The determination of the High Sheriff to open three additional booths this day, which was not communicated to me till near 12 o'clock last night, prevented my committee from making those arrangements, which would have given me the same superiority that I had yesterday the satisfaction to announce to you; and to this measure is to be attributed the small majority of 56, which my opponent has obtained. – Dated: Committee-Room, Thursday Evening, 16th May 1816. The state of the fourth Day's Poll. LORD EBRINGTON 1037 Mr BASTARD 1093. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 194.

Devon. 1816-05-16. Freeholders of Devon. LORD EBR1NGTON, in whom the Yeomanry of Devon rely, and on whose strength he confides, is your candidate; come forward without delay, […]. – Dated: May 16, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 192.

Devon. 1816-05-16. Independent Freeholders of the County of Devon. Behold the following PATRIOTIC LETTER, just received from a quarter where our opponents boasted that Lord Ebrington bad but little reason to look for support:- "To the freeholders, Friends of Lord Ebrington. Mr. Edmund Lockyer will, at his own expence, convey to Exeter one hundred freeholders, to support the cause of the Noble Lord. Plymouth, May 15, 1816." If every freeholder does his duty, the cause of Ebrington and independence must prevail. Dated: Committee-room, Castle-street, Thursday, May 16, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 195.

Devon. 1816-05-16. Observer. "To be or not to be?" FREEDOM OR OPPRESSION? Honest Freeholders of Devon, rally round the standard of your zealous advocate LORD EBRINGTON. Resist, manfully, magisterial influence and prevent your less learned brethren being seduced from your noble cause. – Dated: Exeter May 16 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 193.

Devon. 1816-05-16? Independent Freeholder. County of Devon be Independent. Brother Freeholders, If you love paying tithes in kind, if you love oppressive taxation, vote for Buonaparte, the Devil, or any other you have an affection for. If you hate paying tithes in kind, if you hate oppressive taxes, &c. Ebringtoti is your man. If you have been induced to make a bad promise, don't cut your own throat, - that's all. – Undated [16 May 1819]. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 193.

Devon. 1816-05-17. Bastard, Edmund Pollexfen. To the Gentlemen, Clergy, Yeomanry, & Freeholders, of the County of Devon. Gentlemen, By your indefatigable efforts, I have this day obtained a preponderance equal to my most sanguine hopes, and demanding the warmest expressions of my gratitude; yet I can allow no feeling of exultation to lull me into inactivity, or to interrupt the course of your generous and redoubled exertions. – Dated: Committee-room, Gandy-street, Exeter, May 17, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 196.

Devon. 1816-05-17. Ebrington. To the Gentlemen, Clergy, Yeomanry, & Freeholders of the County of Devon. Gentlemen, Though the event of this day has considerably added to the majority of my opponent, I am happy to find that it has only stimulated my kind and independent friends to a renewal of those exertions, upon which I rely with the utmost confidence for final success. - Dated: Committee Room, Castle-street, Friday, May 17, 1816. State of the Poll. LORD EBRINGTON I457. Mr BASTARD 1763. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 195.

Devon. 1816-05-17. Quintus. To Edmund Poliexfen Bastard, Esq. Sir, Are you really the only individual in the county of Devon whom you have not at last convinced of your unfitness to represent it? […]. – Dated: May 17, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 197.

Devon. 1816-05-17. The sacred cause of Liberty and Independence. Freeholders! Awake! Arise! - or be for ever fallen! – Dated: May 17, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 195.

Devon. 1816-05-18. [SATURDAY 6th Day. The spirit of election began to subside, and the different courts were thinly attended. The poll having closed at the usual hour, the numbers were - Mr BASTARD 2338, LORD EBRINGTON 1702. Majority in favor of Mr Bastard 636. Speeches at hustings.]. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 195.

Devon. 1816-05-18. Bastard, Edmund Pollexfen. To the Gentlemen, Clergy, Yeomanry, & Freeholders of the County of Devon. – Dated: Committee-room, Gandy's-street, Exeter, May 18, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 201.

Devon. 1816-05-18. Civis. EBRINGTON AND INDEPENDENCE. To the independent Freeholders of the County of Devon. – Dated: Exeter, May 13, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 198.

Devon. 1816-05-18. [Notice thanking Lord Ebrington for his endeavours in the Election even though it was not expected that he would be successful]. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1816. – Dated: Exeter, 18th May 1816. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-28.

Devon. 1816-05-18. Ebrington. To the Gentlemen, Clergy, Yeomanry, & Freeholders of the County of Devon. – Dated: Exeter, May 18th, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 200.

Devon. 1816-05-20. Ebrington. To the Gentlemen, Clergy, Yeomanry, & Freeholders of the County of Devon. – Dated: Castle Hill, Monday, May 20, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 203.

Devon. 1816-05-20a. [MONDAY 7th day. On Monday morning the court was opened at ten and adjourned till twelve when the usual proclamations were made. The High Sheriff then said "Lord Ebrington having declined all further contest, and the slate of the poll being in favor of Mr Bastard, I declare Edmund Pollexfen Bastard Esq duly elected to serve as representative in parliament for the county of Devon.

Devon. 1816-05-21. Bastard, Edmund Pollexfen. To the Gentlemen Clergy Yeomanry & Freeholders of the County of Devon. – Dated: Sharpham, May 21, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 203.

Devon. 1816-05-21a. Copied from "The Alfred," Exeter paper, May 21, 1816. MONDAY May 13 The High Sheriff opened the business of the election in the Crown Bar Court at the castle at ten o clock. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 178.

Devon. 1816-05-24. Ebrington. To the Gentlemen Clergy Yeomanry Freeholders of the County of Devon. – Dated: Grosvenor-Square, London June 24, 1810. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 205.

Devon. 1816-05-29. Everlasting Bastard Yeoman. Another touch at Lord Ebrington's Address, from another Yeoman May 29th 1810. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 206.

Devon. 1816-10-16. Exeter, New London Inn, 16th Oct. 1816. At a numerous and respectable meeting of freeholders of the county of Devon, held on the day and at the place above mentioned COL. CHICHESTER, in the Chair, It was resolved, That LORD VISCOUNT EBRINGTON be requested to offer himself as a candidate at the next general election to represent the county of Devon […]. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 225.

Devon. 1816-10-19. Chichester, John Palmer. My Lord, With unfeigned gratification, I have the honor of inclosing to you, the resolutions of a very respectable body of freeholders, assembled at Exeter on the 16th instant. - Dated at head: Arlington Oct 19th 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 225.

Devon. 1816-10-28. Ebrington. I have received with the warmest feelings of gratitude the resolution of the meeting at Exeter, inclosed in your letter, and shall be most happy to obey a command so flattering to me, by offering myself as a candidate fcr the county, at the next election. – Dated: Castle-Hill, Monday, Oct. 28, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 226.

Devon. 1816-11-06. Well-Wisher to Old England. To the independent Freeholders of the County of Devon. Once more, my countrymen, you have an opportunity of having a voice in parliament […]. – Dated: Plymouth, Nov. 6, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 227.

Devon. 1816-11-09. Acland, Thomas Dyke. To the Gentlemen, Clergy, Yeomanry, and other Freeholders of the County of Devon. – Dated: Killerton, November 9, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 229.

Devon. 1816-11-09. Best Wisher to Old England. To the independent Freeholders of the County of Devon. A ROWLAND FOR YOUR OLIVER. – Dated: Barmouth, Nov. 9, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 228.

Devon. 1816-11-13. Bastard, Edmund Pollexfen. To the Gentlemen, Clergy, Yeomanry, & Freeholders of the County of Devon. –Dated: Kitley, 13th November, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 230.

Devon. 1816-11-14. To the independent Freeholders of the South of the County of Devon. Gentlemen, Mr BASTARD having, in his address of the 13th instant declared his intention not to stand another contest for this county, and Sir Thomas Acland having, by his late parliamentary conduct, proved unworthy of the confidence which ha been reposed in him, your brother freeholders of the NORTH hope, that yon will immediately consider of some independent gentleman in your neighbourhood, worthy to he nominated with LORD EBRINGTON to represent this county at the next general election. SIGNED BY MANY FREEHOLDERS. – Dated: Tiverton, Nov. 14, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 232.

Devon. 1816-11-16. Ebrington. To the Gentlemen, Clergy, Yeomanry, & Freeholders of the County of Devon. – Dated: Exeter, Nov. 16, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 232.

Devon. 1816-11-16. X. Z. To the Gentlemen, Clergy, Yeomanry, & Freeholders of the County of Devon. – Dated: November 16, 1816. In support of Bastard. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 233.

Devon. 1816-11-16? Englishman. Freeholders of Dawlish. – Undated [16 November 1816]. Against Ebrington. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 234.

Devon. 1816-11-24. Back, Aaron. Parliamentary Elections, not a death-blow I hope to old loyal independent Devonshire, as the King always called it. From Mr Aaron Back of Northlew, to his brother Freeholders. – Dated: Northlew, Nov 24, 1816. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 236.

Devon. 1816-11-26. Mr BASTARD. We whose names are hereunto subscribed, request Mr Bastard's friends not to engage their vote and interest, as a general meeting will very shortly be convened, to follow up the wishes of the freeholders of the county at large, with a view to support his re-election whenever an opportunity shall occur. – Dated: Ashburton, 26 th November, 1816. Signed JAM ES MOGRIDGE, T. SOPER, portreves. And many other Freeholders. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 239.

Devon. 1816-12-12. Mr BASTARD. Committee-room, Hotel, Exeter, Dec. 12, 1816. At an adjourned meeting of the COMMITTEE appointed to promote the re-election of E. P. BASTARD, Esq. held this day […]. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 239.

Devon. 1816-12-15. Hotel, Exeter, Dec. 16, 1816. At an adjourned meeting held this day, the following answer of Mr BASTARD to the resolutions of the 12th instant was laid before the committee: Kitley, Dec. 15th, 1816. My Dear Sir, The flattering communication with which I am honored, again affords me an opportunity of explaining my intentions […]. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 240.

Devon. 1817-06-00 . Songs, &c . - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 366.

Devon. 1817-06-00a. Lines presented to Lord Ebrington with a Sprig of Laurel by one of the Jolly Boats Crew occasioned by Sir Thomas Aeland's Party wearing Branches of Oak. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 366.

Devon. 1817-06-00b. Hearts of oak, a new song, to the old tune. In praise of Acland and Bastard. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 366.

Devon. 1817-06-00c. The star of east Devon. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 367.

Devon. 1817-06-00d. The Orange Flag; or, the Standard of Old England, at the glorious Revolution of 1688. Tune – "Hearts of oak." Verse: Independence her standard high rises in air. In praise of Ebrington. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 368.

Devon. 1817-06-00e. To the Friends of our King and Country. Verse: Devon wave your standard high. In support of Acland. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 369.

Devon. 1817-06-00f. Achates. The Blues Lamentation. Tune – "The storm, or crazy Jane." Verse: List! Oh list! T'our plaintive ditty. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 370.

Devon. 1817-06-00g. Address to the freeholders, &c. of Devon. A song. Verse: Come on ye Devonians! For loyalty fam'd. In support of Acland. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 371.

Devon. 1817-06-00h. Devon. 1817-06-00h. Ebrington and victory. Verse: List! Devonians! Aid the muse. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 372.

Devon. 1817-06-00i. The Oak a new Song, to the tune of – "Roast beef of old England." Verse: Ye brave sons of Devon, undaunted and free. . - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 372.

Devon. 1817-06-00j. Ebrington's victory; or, the laurel wreath. Verse: Bring hither the laurel – the wreath now entwine. . - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 374.

Devon. 1817-06-00k. Achates. Song – the Victory. Tune – "Anacreon in heaven." Verse: Now the vicrtory's complete. Ebrington is the man of your choice. . - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 375.

Devon. 1817-06-00l. The Mourning Oak. Tune – "The roast beef of old England.". - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 376.

Devon. 1817-06-00m. The Triumph of Truth and Justice. Tune – "Rule Britannia.". - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 378.

Devon. 1817-06-00n. Achates. Chairing song. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 379.

Devon. 1817-06-00o. On the glorious Success of the Devon Election. A congratulatory Address to the Gentlemen who have so honorably distinguished themselves in the arduous Struggle for Ebrington and Independence. Verse. . - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 379.

Devon. 1817-06-00p. Achates. Lord Ebringlon and Liberty TUNE – "THE GODS OF THE GREEKS.". - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 380.

Devon. 1817-06-00q. On the Sense of the County. - Verse. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 381.

Devon. 1817-06-00r. Substance of a Dialogue which took place shortly after the Election for the County of Devon AD 1818 between two celebrated Characters the new Misrepresentative of Devon and his Representative Andrew Pop. - Verse. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 382-389.

Devon. 1817-06-02b. Extracts from Mr. Tucker's speeches. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 404-409.

Devon. 1817-06-09. Ebrington. To the Gentlemen, Clergy, Yeomanry, and other Freeholders of the County of Devon. – Dated: Grosvenor-Square, June 9, 1817. […] I have this day applied for the Chiltern Hundreds to enable me to go out of parliament […]. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 242.

Devon. 1817-07-02a. The new Rolliad; or, Devonshire election. A Pamphlet bearing the above title was published London, from which we shall make some extracts for the amusement of our readers. Immediately after prefatory remarks follows An Extract from Sir G e C lt r's Log ttodfc. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 390-403.

Devon. 1818. A summary of the proceedings and right of voting at county elections / by Ralph Barnes. - Exeter Printed and sold by Trewman and Co. 1818. - Held by: British Library ; University of Exeter Libraries.

Devon. 1818. Exeter. Cullum, Robert. 1818-07-24. The excellent speech of the Right Honourable Earl Fortescue … at a public dinner 24th July 1818. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre.

Devon. 1818. The addresses, speeches, squibs, songs, &c. which were circulated during the recenet general election of members for the city of Exeter, and county of Devon; together with those published at the contested election in 1816. - Exeter R. Cullum 1818. - Held by: Senate House Libraries, University of London.

Devon. 1818. The addresses, speeches, squibs, songs, &c. which were circulated during the recent general election of members for the city of Exeter, and county of Devon : together with those published at the contested election in 1816, between Lord Viscount Ebrington and Mr. Bastard. Likewise, a correct list of the names of the voters for the city of Exeter; the New Rolliad [consisting of extracts from a pamphlet entitled “The New Rolliad; or, Devonshire election”]; and also an alphabetical list of the different hundreds in the county of Devon / the whole impartially compiled by R. Cullum. - Exeter R. Cullum 1818. - Held by: London School of Economics Library Devon. 1818. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, and freeholders, of the county of Devon : Gentlemen, the Sheriff having declared the shew of hands to be in my favour, I beg to return my grateful acknowledgments for the attendance which has procured me this honour ... I cannot but look forward to the result of the poll with the most confident hopes of success .. -[Exeter] Woolmer, printer, Gazette-Office, Exeter 1818. - Held by: British Library.

Devon. 1818. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, and freeholders, of the county of Devon : Gentlemen, the Sheriff having declared the shew of hands to be in my favour, I beg to return my grateful acknowledgments for the attendance which has procured me this honour ... I cannot but look forward to the result of the poll with the most confident hopes of success .. -[Exeter] Woolmer, printer, Gazette-Office, Exeter 1818. - Held by: British Library.

Devon. 1818. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, and freeholders, of the county of Devon : Gentlemen, the Sheriff having declared the shew of hands to be in my favour, I beg to return my grateful acknowledgments for the attendance which has procured me this honour ... I cannot but look forward to the result of the poll with the most confident hopes of success .. -[Exeter] Woolmer, printer, Gazette-Office, Exeter 1818. - Held by: British Library.

Devon. 1818. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, and freeholders, of the county of Devon : Gentlemen, the Sheriff having declared the shew of hands to be in my favour, I beg to return my grateful acknowledgments for the attendance which has procured me this honour ... I cannot but look forward to the result of the poll with the most confident hopes of success .. -[Exeter] Woolmer, printer, Gazette-Office, Exeter 1818. - Held by: British Library.

Devon. 1818-00. General election for the county of Devon, 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 225.

Devon. 1818-05-26. Devon county election. – Dated: London, 26th May, 1818. Signed: John Lemon Rogers, A. H. Holdsworth, John Bastard. In support of Edmund Pollexfen Bastard. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 243.

Devon. 1818-05-28. Bastard, Edmund Pollexfen. To the Gentlemen, Clergy, Yeomanry, & Freeholders of the County of Devon. – Dated: London, 28th May, 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 245.

Devon. 1818-05-28. Ebrington. To the Gentlemen, Clergy, and Freeholders of the County of Devon. – Dated: Castle-Hill, 28th May, 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 244.

Devon. 1818-06-03. Acland, Thomas Dyke. To the Gentlemen, Clergy, Yeomanry, & Freeholders of the County of Devon. Dated: Killerton, June 3, 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 246.

Devon. 1818-06-03? More reasons why Sir Thomas Acland is a proper Representative for the Freeholders of Devon. – Undated [June 1818]. Because his landed property instigates him to barter his honor and our interests to increase his wealth […]. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 248.

Devon. 1818-06-03? Plain questions and answers. Undated [June 1818]. Who voted for continuing the salt tax? Sir Thomas Acland […]. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 248.

Devon. 1818-06-03? Why, Freeholders of Devon, is Sir Thomas Acland a proper Representative of us? – Undated [June 1818]. Because his rank and property deprive him of any and every incentive to barter either hia honor or our interest for wealth or title. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 247.

Devon. 1818-06-04. Exeter. Cullum, Robert. 1818. Independent Elector of Devon. Sir T. D. Acland, Bart. Dated: Exeter, June 4th, 1818. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre.

Devon. 1818-06-04. Independent Elector of Devon. To Sir T. D. Acland, Bart. – Dated: Exeter, June 4, 1818. We sent you to parliament without any pledge and you have played on the credulity of a generous public our hopes were blasted in the bud and our expectations unhappily disappointed. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 249.

Devon. 1818-06-05. Lamprey, William. Undue influence. – Signed and dated: WILLIAM LAMPREY, FRANCIS MILTON. Sworn at Crediton aforesaid the 5th day of June 1818, before me, THOMAS PRING, a Master Extra in Chancery. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 252.

Devon. 1818-06-11. Freeholder. To the freeholders of the county of Devon. – Dated: June 11, 1818. Elect, then, LORD EBR1NGTON; and suffer not any false consideration of undue interest to bias you. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 257.

Devon. 1818-06-11. Veritas. To Sir T. D. Acland, Bart. – Dated: Exeter, June 11, 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 254.

Devon. 1818-06-15. Devon degraded! – Dated: Plymouth-Dock, Devon, 15th June, 1818. Have not Mr BASTARD and his supporters openly and insolently presumed to dictate to us who shall be his colleague? - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 260.

Devon. 1818-06-16. Ebrington. To the Gentlemen, Clergy, Yeomanry, & Freeholdeia of the County of Devon. Gentlemen, In reminding my friends that the day of nomination is fixed for Monday, the 22nd instant, I request that those at a distance from Exeter will not put themselves to the inconvenience of attending on that day, but reserve themselves till the day of election, when the sense of the county will be taken at the poll. – Dated: Committee-Room, Bampfylde-House, 16th June, 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 261.

Devon. 1818-06-17. To the freeholders of the county of Devon. – Dated: 17th June, 1818. Against Bastard: the devil cannot hide his cloven foot […]. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 264.

Devon. 1818-06-18. Acland, Thomas Dyke. To the Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of Tiverton. – Dated: Tiverton, June 18, 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 266.

Devon. 1818-06-18. Ordinary-Minded Freeholder. To the Gentlemen, Clergy, and Freeholders of the County of Devon; Especially the 2338 "ordinary minds," who, "in the weakness of human nature." voted for Mr. BASTARD at the last election, and were so properly chastised by Lord Viscount Ebrington, in his angry letter of the 20th of May, 1816 […]. – Dated: June 18, 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 262.

Devon. 1818-06-20. A most unfounded and scandalous Report, Having been industriously circulated in this town, that LORD EBRINGTON does not mean to stand the poll at the impending election, on Thursday the 25th instant, - the friends of his Lordship are hereby cautioned against the belief of such untruth; and they may rest confident, that at the poll his Lordship will not only appear in person, but that the noble cause which he espouses will ultimately triumph, notwithstanding all the interested arts used by his opponents against it. – Dated: Tiverton, 20th June, 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 270.

Devon. 1818-06-20. Elector of Devon. To the independent Electors of the County of Devon. "A long pull, a strong pull, and a pull altogether.". – Dated: 20th June, 1818. In support of Ebrington. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 266.

Devon. 1818-06-22. Britannicus. Ebrington, Independence, and Honor. – Dated: Tiverton, 22d June, 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 271.

Devon. 1818-06-22. Declaration and Resolutions of the friends of Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, Bart. and of Edmund Pollexfen Bastard, Esq. – Dated at head: Exeter, June 22, 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 275.

Devon. 1818-06-22. Ebrington. To the Gentlemen, Clergy, Yeomanry, & Freeholders, of the County of Devon. – Dated: Committee-room, Bampfylde-house, Exeter, 22nd June, 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 274.

Devon. 1818-06-22. Ebrington's Committee. The coalition. – Dated: Committee-room, Bampfylde-House, Exeter, 22d June, 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 277.

Devon. 1818-06-22. Freeholder. Ebrington for ever!! . – Dated: June 22, 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 270.

Devon. 1818-06-22. Freeholder. To the Freeholders of Devon. – Dated: Exeter, June 22d, 1818. Attacking the coalition. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 278.

Devon. 1818-06-22? Blind Man by the Mercy of God Restored to Sight. To the Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of the independent County of Devon. – Undated [22 June 1818?]. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 281.

Devon. 1818-06-22? Clito. To the electors of Devonshire. – Undated [22 June 1818?]. - On the affidavit: Undue influence, signed and dated by William Lamprey and Francis Milton, sworn at Crediton, 5 June 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 282.

Devon. 1818-06-22? Devon County Election. The declaration of the freeholders, calling on the friends of Sir T. Acland, Baronet, and E. P. Bastard, Esquire, to unite their interests at the approaching election, now lies for signatures at the Old London Inn, the Hotel, and at the committee-rooms of both these candidates, in High-street and Gandy-street. – Undated [22 June 1818]. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 277.

Devon. 1818-06-22? Freeholders of Devon!! The enemies of your independence have at length been driven to a complete disclosure of their determination to crush it. They have declared what was long suspected, an unprincipled COALITION!!! Gentlemen, Shew your abhorrence of their PERFIDY, and you will be invincible. The coalition against you is most dishonorable to both the parties, who have often solemnly professed to stand singly; and, in truth, they cordially hate each other. They are united now only to suppress the rising spirit of FREEDOM and INDEPENDENCE!!! - Undated [22 June 1818?]. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 279.

Devon. 1818-06-22? So Be It. To the electors of Devon. – Undated [22 June 1818?]. Supporting coalition. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 279.

Devon. 1818-06-23. Devon County election. CAMILLUS June 23 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 283.

Devon. 1818-06-23. Indignatio. Freeholders of Devon!! Who and where are Ihey that honor and respect the Memory of JOHN POLLEXFEN BASTARD? Dated: June 23, 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 285.

Devon. 1818-06-23. To the Freeholders of the County of Devon NO TURN COAT Exeter June 23 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 283.

Devon. 1818-06-23. To the independent Freeholders of the County of Devon A FREEHOLDER June 23 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 285.

Devon. 1818-06-23a. Copied from "The Alfred" Exeter paper, June 23, 1818. Devonshire Nomination. In conformity with the High Sheriff's appointment, the nomination for knights of the shire, took place, yesterday, at the castle. […]- Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 273.

Devon. 1818-06-24. To Sir TD Acland Bart RUSSELL June 24th, 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 288.

Devon. 1818-06-24? Effects of Unprincipled Election Tricks or Bastard and Acland's Coalition. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 291.

Devon. 1818-06-24? Freeholder. Mr BASTARD Devon County Election. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 292.

Devon. 1818-06-24? Unprincipled Coalition. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 294.

Devon. 1818-06-25. Ebrington. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, & freeholders, of the county of Devon. Dated: Committee-room, Bampfylde-house, Exeter, 25th June, 1818. First day's state of the poll. LORD EBRINGTON 1038 Mr BASTARD 786 SIR THOMAS ACLAND 771. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 302.

Devon. 1818-06-25? Scourge. Only to the free Farmers of Devonshire. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 303.

Devon. 1818-06-26. Ebrington. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, & freeholders, of the county of Devon. Dated: Committee-room, Bampfylde-house, Exeter, 26th June, 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 312.

Devon. 1818-06-26. Looker-On. Corn-bill. Dated: Exeter, June 26, 1818. I was much amused with a conversation I heard in the castle on Monday, between a stranger, a farmer, and a citizen. - It appeared to me to contain much good sense, instructing ignorance, aud chocking unfounded clamour; I will give it as nearly as 1 can recollect it. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 306.

Devon. 1818-06-26? Old Nick. Advertisement. Lost somewhere between Bicton and Exeter, a prodigious large pair of shoes, made so as to hide a cloven foot. As they are little the worse for wear, whoever will bring them to either of the coalition committee rooms, in the city of Exeter, will be handsomely rewarded. N.B. Subscriptions continue to betaken in: - if a silver spoon, no questions asked. OLD NICK. A friend in need Is a friend indeed. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 308.

Devon. 1818-06-27. Acland, T. D. State of the third day's poll. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 314.

Devon. 1818-06-27. Devon County Gaol. Those freeholders who are inclined to in couples, to support the COALITION of Messrs. Acland and Bastard, are respectfully informed that FETTERS are now ready at the above to YOKE them together, for the purpose of proceeding to the poll. Dated: Exeter, June 27, 1810. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 315.

Devon. 1818-06-27. Ebrington. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, & freeholders, of the county of Devon. Dated: Committee-room, Bampfylde-house, Exeter, 27th June, 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 313.

Devon. 1818-06-27. Epaminondas. Freeholders of Devon! Dated: June 27, 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 314.

Devon. 1818-06-28. More false reports. Whereas a report has been circulated with no small assiduity, that LORD EBRINGTON did write to SIR T. ACLAND, requesting Sir Thomas Acland to form a coalition with him; and that SIR T. ACLAND is in possession of a letter from Lord Ebrington, to that effect, --- This is to inform the public, that LORD EBRINGTON, in the presence of his friends, has denied ever communicating any thing of the kind to Sir Thomas Acland. Why is hot the letter produced, if such a one was ever written? Dated: Exeter June 28 1818 - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 315.

Devon. 1818-06-29. Ebrington. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, & freeholders, of the county of Devon. Dated: Committee-room, Bampfylde-house, Exeter, 29th June, 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 322.

Devon. 1818-06-29. Prickle. To the physicians & surgeons of the lunatic asylum. Dated: Exeter, 29th June, 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 316.

Devon. 1818-06-29? Achates. REWARD. Lost on the road from Barnstaple, one HUNDRED VOTERS. It is supposed they have been taken with the blue cholic on the road, occasioned by the enormous weight of taxes which their consciences tell them they must bring on their families if they elect the BLUE BASTARD. Whoever will give an account of these strayed sheep so that they may be brought to the committee room, Exeter, will receive the reward usually given by the blues on such occasion - An abundance of promises, And a purse with nothing in it! - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 313.

Devon. 1818-06-29? Achates. The first Chapter of the Times. Undated [29 June 1818]. Squib in imitation of the Bible. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 325.

Devon. 1818-06-29? Freeholder and Farmer. To the freeholders of the county of Devon. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 318.

Devon. 1818-06-29? Sancho. Fair promises butter no parsnips. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 323.

Devon. 1818-06-30. Ebrington. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, & freeholders, of the county of Devon. Dated: Committee-room, Bampfylde-house, Exeter, 30th June, 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 328.

Devon. 1818-06-30. State of Tuesday's Poll. ACLAND 356 BASTARD 330 EBRINGTON 279. The independent freeholders of Devonshire have turned the tide of success against Lord Ebrington. - They are earnestly requested to continue their spirited exertions by hastening to the poll as fast as possible, and Sir THOMAS ACLAND and Mr BASTARD are certain of success. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 328.

Devon. 1818-06-30? Your Unworthy Representative. Anticipation of a Speech intended to be spoken at the close of the Poll. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 3.

Devon. 1818-06-30a. Copied from "The Alfred"Exeter Paper June 30, 1818. THURSDAY, first day. At ten o'clock the Sheriff and Candidates appeared on the hustings the proclamatiou was immediately made by the Under Sheriff - the Bribery Act read, and other formalities arranged [[[]. Speeches and first day's poll. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 295.

Devon. 1818-06-30b. Copied from "The Alfred" Exeter paper, June 30, 1818. [Second day. Poll results and speeches]. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 308.

Devon. 1818-06-30c. Copied from "The Alfred" Exeter paper, June 30, 1818. [Third day. Poll results and speeches]. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 312.

Devon. 1818-06-30d. Copied from "The Alfred" Exeter paper, June 30, 1818. [Fourth day. Poll results and speeches]. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 321.

Devon. 1818-06-30e. Copied from "The Alfred" Exeter paper, June 30, 1818. [Fifth day. Poll results and speeches]. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 326.

Devon. 1818-07-01. Ebrington. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, & freeholders, of the county of Devon. Dated: Committee-room, Bampfylde-house, Exeter, 1st July, 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 339.

Devon. 1818-07-01. Budge, Joseph. To the inhabitants of Devon. Dated: Exeter, July 1, 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 344.

Devon. 1818-07-01. Public Mourning. Several of the house keepers of Exeter, friends to the cause and admirers of the virtues and talents of Sir T. ACLAND and Mr BASTARD, have resolved to shnt up their houses and hang out mourning to-morrow, when Lord Ebrington is chaired through the city; and they invite their fellow citizens to join them in this public expression of their sorrow. Dated: Exeter, July 1, 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 343.

Devon. 1818-07-01. To the Gentlemen, Clergy, Yeomanry, & Freeholders of the County of Devon. EDMUND POLLEXFEN BASTARD Committee Room Gandy's street Exeter 1st July 1818 Final state of the Poll: MR BASTARD 3820 LORD EBRINGTON 4090 SIR T ACLAND 3804. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 340.

Devon. 1818-07-02. Achates. Ten pithy questions for the blues. Dated: July 2, 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 342.

Devon. 1818-07-02. Heart of Oak. To the freeholders of the county of Devon. Dated: Exeter, July 2, 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 346.

Devon. 1818-07-02. Notice. Devon county election. Dated: July 2, 1818. The course of events previously to the election of yesterday […] cannot fail to impress on the minds of the respectable yeomanry and freeholders, of every class, the necessity of the greatest caution to avoid promising their VOTES for a future election - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 345.

Devon. 1818-07-02. Public Rejoicing. If ever there was a time for public rejoicing, it is the present. The victory gained by LORD EBRINGTON and his Friends, against ir Thomas Acland and Mr. Bastard, and their Friends, is not only a victory over them, but a victory for them too. We are all Britons, and we have fought, not for the rights of some, but for the rights of all. Again then rejoice! and let your moderation be known to all men! Dated: Exeter, July 2, 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 345.

Devon. 1818-07-02? A List of rare and valuable MANUSCRIPTS, lately discovered by the Lord knows who, the Sale of which will be the Lord knows where. 1. The Busy Body --- altered for representation at the Theatre Disloyal. By John Bitefig. […] - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 363.

Devon. 1818-07-02? EXETER. At a numerous meeting of the barbers in this city, convened pursuant to public notice, It was resolved, That in consequence of the recent event of the election of Lord Ebrington as a knight of the SHIRE, there is a GREAT LENGTH OF CHIN added to the friends of the late coalition; therefore it was found highly expedient to advance the price of shaving to three pence! - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 359.

Devon. 1818-07-02? Funeral procession. Undated [2 July 1818]. With woodcut of coffin and funeral dirge. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 350.

Devon. 1818-07-02? Removed for the convenience of Sale, a few Lots, the refuse of a Sale lately held in the vicinity of Exeter. Lot 1 --- A Mule of the Steril, kind with a black scarf on his right shoulder, originally from Truro; his sire, Smuggler out of Lady's-Maid. He was used many years in carrying contraband goods, after which he arrived at Barnstaple, shoeless. […] - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 363.

Devon. 1818-07-02? The 17th Chapter of the First Book of Lords; or, the Fall of the Dragon. Undated [2 July 1818]. Squib in Biblical style. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 347.

Devon. 1818-07-02? To be Sold by Auction, the entire STUD of a Young Baronet, who having been thrown out at a late Stag Hunt, is resolved to part with his Cattle for whatever they will fetch. The Sale to take place at a Public House near Bicton at the Sign of "The Injudicious Friends." - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 355.

Devon. 1818-07-02? Traveller. The monument and epitaph of Braggadocio Coalition, Esq. Addressed to the public at large. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 359.

Devon. 1818-07-02? WANTED IMMEDIATELY, Many thousands to pay off old scores & new ones. For which purpose, an AUCTION will be held of all that INN famous Concern, situate in Bampfylde-lane at the Sign of the GREAT CANN, in the Parish of Spreyton, for SALE of the undermentioned LIVE and DEADSTOCK […]- Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 353.

Devon. 1818-07-03. To the Gentlemen Clergy Yeomanry ty Freeholders of the County of Devon Gentlemen After a long and arduous struggle I have been reluctantly compelled to relinquish the hope of retaining an honour for which I have ardently contended and which I have ever dearly prized … THOMAS DYKE ACLAND Killerton July 3 1818. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 340.

Devon. 1818-07-07a. Copied from "The Alfred" Exeter paper, July 7, 1818. [Sixth day. Poll results and speeches]. - Sources: Cullum (1819), p. 331.

Devon. 1818-07-14. The excellent speech of the right honourable Earl Fortescue .. on Friday, the 14th July, 1818. Watermark: Horn 1809.

Courtesy Devon Heritage Centre.

Devon. 1820. . . 1820. View of the Castle … [satirical lithograph]. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre.

Devon. 1820. Exeter. Cullum, Robert. 1820. Ebrington. To the gentlemen, clergy, yeomanry, and freeholders of the county of Devon. Dated Castle-Hill, February 17th, 1820. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre.

Devon. 1820-03-06. Ashburton. Vinnicombe. 1820. Lover of His Country. Freeholders of Devon. Dated Teignmouth, March 6th 1820. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre.

Devon. 1820-03-08. Newton Abbot. Chudleigh. 1820. True Briton. Devon election. Ebrington and true independence. Dated: March 8, 1820.. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre.

Devon. 1820-03-13. Exeter. Hedgeland, S. 1820. Warning Voice. Devon county election. Oye loyal Devonians! O ye Protestants of the West! Dated: Exeter, March 13, 1820. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre.

Devon. 1820-03-22. Exeter. Woolmer. 1820. Ebrington. Devon county election. Speech of Lord Ebrington from the hustings on Wednesday morning the 22d March, explaining his motives for retiring from the contest.. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre.

Devon. 1829?. Exeter. S.N.. 1829?. This is the house that Jack built [on Catholic emancipation]. - Held by: Devon Heritage Centre.

Devon. 1830-07-30. Acland, Thomas Dyke. To the gentlemen, clergy, and yeomanry, freeholder of the county of Devon. Dated: Killerton, July 30, 1830. . LE 1830/07/30 EG 15 : Exeter Garland 15.

Devon. 1831. Ebrington's Victory: or, the Laurel Wreath. – [Barnstaple ] : [s. n. ] , 1831. Dated 1831. Election Notice written in verse issued in Exeter in 1831 after Viscount Ebrington had won the Election for Member of Parliament for Devon. – Held by: North Devon Athenaeum: B73-05-31.

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