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- ↑ Edinburgh Post Office Directory 1829
- ↑ . Page:Alumni Oxoniensis (1715-1886) volume 3.djvu– via Wikisource.
- ↑ "Mr Alexander Learmonth, former MP, Colchester".
- ↑ 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.
- 1 2 "Obituary". The Times . No. 32017. London. 11 March 1887. p. 8. Retrieved 17 June 2024– via The Times Digital Archive.
- ↑ Edinburgh: Mapping the City, Fleet & MacCannell.
