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- ↑ The Times, 5 January 1882 p. 6
- ↑ Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885 (hardcover) (1st ed.). London: Macmillan Press. p. 503. ISBN 978-1-349-02349-3.