Cases of Controverted Elections: In the Second Parliament of the United Kingdom ... 1802, Volume 2A. Strahan, 1806 - Contested elections |
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Page 176 - Lord 1729, ask, receive, or take any money or other reward, by way of gift, loan, or other device, or agree or contract for any money, gift, office, employment, or other reward whatsoever, to give...
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