TRURO Aldermen and Burgesses Formalities
The town of Truro conducts formal proceedings with Lo te e Avayor, Alderren, and the capital Burgesses participating in the session.
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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 16, 1780
Page
4
The town of Truro conducts formal proceedings with Lo te e Avayor, Alderren, and the capital Burgesses participating in the session.
Residents of Hertford recount the election of four representatives to Parliament. W Baker and others praise the livery’s support, while Alderman Kirkman’s death prompts reflections on public service. Reports cover sheriffs’ poll recast, upsets, and forthcoming elections with notes on other boroughs and national events.
A late 18th century county election advertisement by Ongley of Old Farden appeals to Freeholders. He claims misrepresentation, asserts county support for his fourth bid, notes Lord Offiry’s backing and a contested nomination, and asks votes on September 27 1780 while asking indulgence for lack of personal canvassing.
William Lemon and Edward Eliot express gratitude for the unanimous choice as Knights of the Shire. They praise the August 1916 parliamentary approval, pledge to defend liberties, and vow to exert utmost efforts in service to Cornwall during the crisis, signing from Loftwithiel on September 13, 1780.
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