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References
- ↑ "Funeral of the late Sir Frederick M Williams, Bart., MP". The Cornishman (9). 12 September 1878. p. 6.
- ↑ http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
- ↑ "Truro Election". The Cornishman (11). 3 October 1878. p. 7.
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