Collection MSG 348 - James Abercromby collection

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James Abercromby collection

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    Rare Books and Special Collections

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    CA RBD MSG 348

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    • 1838 (Creation)
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      Abercromby, James, 1776-1858

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    2 leaves ; 33 cm

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    Abercromby, James, 1776-1858
    (1776-1858)

    Biographical history

    James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline (1776-1858), was a British barrister and Whig politician. He served as Speaker of the House of Commons from 1835 to 1839, becoming the first Scottish MP to hold this position.

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    Collection contains two manuscript summonses regarding "An Act to Consolidate and Amend the Laws Relating to the Trial of Controverted Elections or Returns of Members to Serve in Parliament." The first one is dated March 6, 1838, and the second addresses a petition from Geo. B. Matthew, Esq., Wm. Swayne, and Edw. Godwin, who are electors expressing concerns about an unfair election and return for the Borough of Shaftsbury. This second summon is dated March 10, 1838.

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    • English

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      Also described in McGill's library catalogue.

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