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came afterwards into the room and proposed Sir Rowland, which we did not regard. Afterwards we dined together and were G'] in all, of which 47 were counted in before Sir Row- land, &c. came in ; consequently the others but 20, a glorious majority, and all our friends say that the affair goes on quite well. There will be another meeting for to give Turner opportunity of joyning Stapleton, and I will take care that his friends shall press him to it, and make him do it, I am, &c.

[Circulars.]

Myton, November i, 1733. Sir,

At a General Meeting of the Gentlemen, Clergy, and Freeholders of this County, to consider of proper Persons in the Country Interest, to represent them in the ensuing Parlia- ment, I had the Honour to be nominated as One.

The Favour of your Vote and Interest will very much

oblige,

Your humble Servant,

MILES STAPYLTON.

York, November 3, 1733. Sir,

Sir George Savile having declined standing Candidate for this County at the ensuing Election for Members of Parliament ; at the desire of a great Number of Gentlemen, Clergy, and Freeholders met here, who have requested us to represent this County in Parliament, and to support each other's Interest ; We offer you our Services, assuring you that we are hearty in the Interest of our Country, and will do all that is in our power to preserve our happy Constitution in Church, and State as by Law Established ; and desire you to favour us with your Votes, and Interest, and the Obligation shall ever be acknowledged by Sir,

Your most Obedient Humble Servants,

ROWLAND WINN. CHOLMLEY TURNER.

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