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Petition on Election Return in Devon Borough Debate
Historical record shows a petition alleging undue election in a Devon borough. The House set the matter for June 6 at the bar. It notes Sir John Broderick against Cavendish, and the Portreeve Elliot securing votes from ineligible residents. The discussion includes calls to remove Elliot and criticisms of Excise commissioners influencing elections. May 17 reports a writ for Whitchurch and maneuvers on South Sea debt relief.
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Ffon
Devon
John Broderick
Afiddleton
Ireland
Boralffon
Boralffon, In the Room of Mr. Carteret
Commodore Cavendish
Broderick
Portreeve
Elliot
Excise
James Craggs
Philip Cavendi
Roffe
Sipper
Commons
Whitchurch
Southampton
Thomas Vernon
Yonge
South Sea Company