Note 70 — Chapter XIII · ELECTIONEERING, POLITICAL WARFARE, AND PARLIAMENTARY REFORM UNDER WILLIAM IV., 1830-32.
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Mr. J. Calcraft (W) succeeded in distancing Henry Bankes (W), but only lived a few months to enjoy his victory; a fresh election took place in October, 1831, vice Calcraft deceased, when Lord Ashley (afterwards Earl of Shaftesbury) secured the vacant seat.