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References
- ↑ Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885 (e-book) (1st ed.). London: Macmillan Press. p. 330. ISBN 978-1-349-02349-3.
- ↑ "Whitehaven" . London Evening Standard . 14 December 1875. pp. 4–5. Retrieved 23 January 2018– via British Newspaper Archive.
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