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- ↑ "Election Intelligence". The Times . 26 June 1872. p. 5.
- ↑ "The New M.P. For Aberdeen". The Times . 4 July 1872. p. 5.
- ↑ Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885 (e-book) (1st ed.). London: Macmillan Press. ISBN 978-1-349-02349-3.
- ↑ "Mr James Shaw" . Western Times. 25 June 1872. p. 6. Retrieved 27 December 2017– via British Newspaper Archive.
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