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- 1 2 3 Craig, F. W. S. (1989) [1977]. British parliamentary election results 1832–1885 (2nd ed.). Chichester: Parliamentary Research Services. p. 413. ISBN 0-900178-26-4.
- ↑ "South-East Lancashire Election" . The Ashton Weekly Reporter, and Stalybridge and Dukinfield Chronicle . 3 October 1868. p. 1. Retrieved 4 January 2018– via British Newspaper Archive.
- ↑ "South-East Lancashire Election" . Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser . 6 February 1874. p. 1. Retrieved 4 January 2018– via British Newspaper Archive.