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London Common Hall elects Wilkes and James duo for Chamberlain
The Hastings court scene shows Alderman Wilkes winning the Chamberlain ballot amid loud acclamations. William James trails in, with a poll expected to reveal support later. Bridge-master vote favors Mr Boffar. several deaths and marriages noted, including J H in St George's Fields duel aftermath and James Simple to Sarah Blackwell.
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Guisali
Beckford
Geeral
Thac
Fir Mae
London
Alderman Wilkes
William James
Wikes
James
Somman Cryer
Wilkes
Stephen Theoadore Janssen
Alderman Wikes
Chamberlain
Bridge-master
Borwick
Boffar
Betts
Mr. Boffar
Taylor
Mr. Betts
St. George’s Fields
J. H
James Simple
Sarah Blackwell
Black Sway-court
St. James’s Marker
Richard Wood
London Bridge Water Works
Chelsea
Wynne
William Atkinson
Mayor's Court
Mark Lane
Samuel Plummer
Tower Ward