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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… regularly returned two members to parliament: the right of election was extended in 1832, to the 10 householders of an …
A History of the County of Hampshire
… In Middle Gate were the warden's lodgings, including Election Chamber, so-called because until about ten years ago …
A History of the County of Hampshire
… clerk. Every burgess enrolled was entitled to vote in the election of councillors and auditors and assessors. The … on the smaller scale within the borough itself as the election of officers became part of civic responsibility, and … of thynges that toucheth the soule of the town.' 92 The election of the mayor thus made was confirmed by the king, to …