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- ↑ Aris's Birmingham Gazette, 11 October 1858
- ↑ Birmingham Daily Post (Birmingham, England), Tuesday, December 13, 1870; Issue 3870
- ↑ The Preston Guardian etc (Preston, England), Saturday, May 14, 1853; Issue 2124
- ↑ The Manchester Guardian (1828-1900); Apr 30, 1845
- ↑ The Manchester Guardian (1828-1900); May 17, 1845
- ↑ Daily News (London, England), Thursday, October 11, 1849; Issue 1054
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