Politics - elections, 1739-probably 1791

File — Box: 1, Folder: D

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J[?] C[?] Curvin, M.P., probably dated 1791, to James [York? Losh?], requesting support for Sir Henry Dundas against Lord Euston
Henry Vane, 2nd earl of Darlington (died 1791), dated October 24 [?], 1760 from Durham, regarding the election; his brother and Shafto; canvassing Gateshead and Newcastle
John Hussey Delaval, baronet (died 1808), dated August 25, 1774 from Bellingham to Wm [William] Lowes at Ridley Hall regarding canvassing at Morpeth, Elsdon, Coquetdale, etc.; also Hussey, dated October 2, 1774 at Seaton Delaval to [Lowes], canvassing for self and Lord Algernon Percy; Davidson
[C? Firebrace], dated January 6, 1739 to Wm [William] Archer, requesting vote [sealed]
[Mrs.?] E. Swinburn, dated June 8, 1786, Charing Cross, to "Dear Sir," asking who will be the candidates to succeed Lord [Lovaine?]
Frederick Vane, dated June 27, 1774 from Harrogate to "Dear Sir," indicating he will cavnass for Foster; Dalaval interested in recipient's Northumberland election