George Cornewall Lewis, 1852 Herefordshire Election, Papers, (GB 0210 GEOWIS)

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Tabl cynnwys | Table of contents

Gwybodaeth grynodeb | Summary information ...... 3 Hanes gweinyddol / Braslun bywgraffyddol | Administrative history | Biographical sketch ...... 3 Natur a chynnwys | Scope and content ...... 4 Trefniant | Arrangement ...... 4 Nodiadau | Notes ...... 4 Pwyntiau mynediad | Access points ...... 5 Disgrifiad cyfres | Series descriptions ...... 5 1-1317. vtls005201033 ISYSARCHB10, Correspondence,, 1852-1854...... 5 1318-1347. vtls005201050 ISYSARCHB10, Canvassing lists,, [c.1852]...... 6 1348-1359. vtls005201060 ISYSARCHB10, Electoral registers, lists of voters and polling lists,, 1851- [c.1852]...... 7 1360-1371. vtls005201075 ISYSARCHB10, Election bills, receipts and expense accounts,, [c.1852]...... 8 1372-1392. vtls005201077 ISYSARCHB10, Miscellaneous election papers,, 1852...... 8 1393-1476. vtls005201099 ISYSARCHB10, Miscellanea,, 1844-1859...... 10

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Gwybodaeth grynodeb | Summary information

Lleoliad | Repository: Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Teitl | Title: George Cornewall Lewis, 1852 Herefordshire Election, Papers, ID: GB 0210 GEOWIS Virtua system control vtls003844770 number [alternative]: Project identifier ANW [alternative]: Dyddiad | Date: 1844-1859 / (dyddiad creu | date of creation) Disgrifiad ffisegol | 0.072 cubic metres (8 boxes) Physical description: Lleoliad ffisegol | ARCH/MSS (GB0210) Physical location: Dyddiadau creu, golygu a dileu | Dates of creation, revision and deletion: Nodyn | Note Title supplied from contents of fonds [generalNote]:

Hanes gweinyddol / Braslun bywgraffyddol | Administrative history | Biographical sketch

Nodyn | Note Sir George Cornewall Lewis (1806-1863), politician and author, was born in London, the elder son of Sir Thomas Frankland Lewis of Harpton Court, Radnorshire. He acted on various Government commissions of enquiry, such as the inquiry into the condition of the poorer classes in Ireland, the commission to examine the state of Irish education and the commission to inquire into the troubled state of Malta. In 1838 he became a poor-law commissioner, following his father's resignation from the position. He married Lady Maria Theresa Lister in 1844. In 1847, he entered Parliament as Liberal M.P. for Herefordshire. The General Election of July 1852 saw him lose his seat. He became editor of the Edinburgh Review, 1852-1855. On his father's death, he succeeded him as the M.P. for Radnor boroughs, and became Chancellor of the Exchequer in Viscount Palmerston's first administration (1855-1858), and later Home Secretary and Secretary for War in Palmerston's second administration (1859-1865). He died in 1863.

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Natur a chynnwys | Scope and content

Papers relating mainly to the candidature of Sir George Cornewall Lewis for the Herefordshire constituency in the general election, 1852, including: correspondence, [1852]-[1854]; canvassing lists, 1852; electoral registers, 1851; lists of voters, polling lists and election bills, [c. 1852]; miscellaneous election papers, [1847]-[1852]; and miscellaneous, 1844-[1859].

Nodiadau | Notes

Nodiadau teitl | Title notes

Ffynhonnell | Immediate source of acquisition Purchased at Sotheby's auction, lot 408, 18 July 1991.

Trefniant | Arrangement Arranged into the following: correspondence; canvassing lists; electoral registers, lists of voters and polling lists; election bills, receipts and expense accounts; miscellaneous election papers; and miscellanea.

Cyfyngiadau ar fynediad | Restrictions on access Readers consulting modern papers in the National Library of Wales are required to sign the 'Modern papers - data protection' form.

Amodau rheoli defnydd | Conditions governing use Usual copyright regulations apply.

Rhestrau cymorth | Finding aids A hard copy of the catalogue is available in Minor Lists and Summaries, 1992, pp.89-93, at the National Library of Wales.

Disgrifiadau deunydd | Related material Further papers are in NLW, Harpton Court Estate Archives.

Ychwanegiadau | Accruals Accruals are not expected.

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Pwyntiau mynediad | Access points

• Great Britain. Parliament -- Elections, 1852 • Elections -- England -- Herefordshire. (pwnc) | (subject) • Political campaigns -- England -- Herefordshire. (pwnc) | (subject) • Voting registers -- England -- Herefordshire. (pwnc) | (subject) • Canvassing -- England -- Herefordshire. (pwnc) | (subject) • Herefordshire (England) (pwnc) | (subject)

Disgrifiad cyfres | Series descriptions

Cyfres | Series 1-1317. vtls005201033 ISYSARCHB10: Correspondence, Dyddiad | Date: 1852-1854. (dyddiad creu) | (date of creation) Natur a chynnwys | Scope and content: Letters addressed mainly to Sir George Cornewall Lewis or to Messrs Bodenham, Solicitors, Hereford, who served as Lewis's election agents. The letters discuss election preparations and the conduct of the poll, canvassing and voting intentions, financial arrangements, details of alleged bribery and corruption, refreshments and transport to the polling stations.

Lleoliad ffisegol | Physical location: ARCH/MSS (GB0210) Nodyn | Note: Preferred citation: 1-1317.

Ffeil / rhestr eitemau | File / item list Cod cyfeirnod | Ref Teitl | Title Dyddiadau | Statws mynediad | Cynhwysydd | code Dates Access status Container 1-118. vtls005201034 File - Letters, 1852, Feb. 2- 1-118. ISYSARCHB10 March 18. 119-241. File - Letters, 1852, March 119-241. vtls005201035 19-31. ISYSARCHB10 242-364. File - Letters, 1852, April 242-364. vtls005201036 1-30. ISYSARCHB10

Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen | Page 5 GB 0210 GEOWIS George Cornewall Lewis, 1852 Herefordshire Election, Papers, 365-497. File - Letters, 1852, May 1-22. 365-497. vtls005201037 ISYSARCHB10 498-686. File - Letters, 1852, May 23- 498-686. vtls005201038 June 8. ISYSARCHB10 687-867. File - Letters, 1852, June 9-25. 687-867. vtls005201039 ISYSARCHB10 868-1053. File - Letters, 1852, June 26- 868-1053. vtls005201040 July 8. ISYSARCHB10 1054-1201. File - Letters, 1852, July 9-16. 1054-1201. vtls005201041 ISYSARCHB10 1202-1280. File - Letters, 17 July-9 Nov. 1852 and 1852, July 1202-1280. vtls005201042 19 April 1854, 17-1854, April ISYSARCHB10 19. 1281-1312. File - Undated letters, [c.1852]. 1281-1312. vtls005201043 ISYSARCHB10 1313. vtls005201044 File - Miscellaneous papers found [c.1852]. 1313. ISYSARCHB10 amongst the correspondence, 1314-1317. Otherlevel - Letter books, 1852-1853. 1314-1317. vtls005201045 ISYSARCHB10 1314. vtls005201046 File - Letter book, 1852, April 23- 1314. ISYSARCHB10 June 5. 1315. vtls005201047 File - Letter book, 1852, June 5- 1315. ISYSARCHB10 July 12. 1316. vtls005201048 File - Letter book, 1852, July 5-12. 1316. ISYSARCHB10 1317. vtls005201049 File - Letter book, 1853, July 1317. ISYSARCHB10 12-1853, April 14. Cyfres | Series 1318-1347. vtls005201050 ISYSARCHB10: Canvassing lists, Dyddiad | Date: [c.1852]. (dyddiad creu) | (date of creation) Natur a chynnwys | Scope and content: Canvassing lists for the following districts. The original bundles have been retained.

Lleoliad ffisegol | Physical location: ARCH/MSS (GB0210) Nodyn | Note: Preferred citation: 1318-1347.

Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen | Page 6 GB 0210 GEOWIS George Cornewall Lewis, 1852 Herefordshire Election, Papers, 1318. vtls005201051 File - Hereford (outvoters), Tupsley, [c.1852]. 1318. ISYSARCHB10 Westhide, Burghill, Stoke Edith, Kings Pion, Clehonger, Allensmore, Yazor, Holmer, Preston Wynne, Aconbury, Callow, Credenhill, Stretton Sugwas ..., 1319. vtls005201052 File - Tedstone Delamere, Tedstone [c.1852]. 1319. ISYSARCHB10 Wafer, Norton, Thornbury, Cradley, Evesbatch, Malvern, Stoke Bliss, Little Cowarne, Grendon Bishop, Ullingswick, Bromyard, Stoke Lacey, Bishops ..., 1320. vtls005201053 File - Weobley, Dilwyn, Staunton-on- [c.1852]. 1320. ISYSARCHB10 Wye, Byton, Winforton, Sarnesfield, Coombe, Lower Thirsham, 1321. vtls005201054 File - Vowchurch, Blakemere, Preston- [c.1852]. 1321. ISYSARCHB10 on-Wye, 1322. vtls005201055 File - Tenbury, Bodenham, Holmer, [c.1852]. 1322. ISYSARCHB10 Ludlow, Gloucester, Monmouthshire, Worcester, Norton, Worcestershire, Abergavenny, Monmouth, Usk, Monmouth, Birmingham, Breinton, 1323. vtls005201056 File - Bosbury, Colwall, Canon Frome, [c.1852]. 1323. ISYSARCHB10 Castle Frome, Donnington, Eagleton, Ashperton, Aylton, Eastnor, Ledbury, Marcle Little, Much Marcle, Munsley, Parkhold, Pixley, Putley ..., 1324. vtls005201057 File - Abergavenny, [c.1852]. 1324. ISYSARCHB10 1325-1326. File - Two volumes containing [c.1852]. 1325-1326. vtls005201058 canvassing returns for Herefordshire, ISYSARCHB10 1327-1347. File - Notebooks containing notes on [c.1852]. 1327-1347. vtls005201059 electors in the following districts : ISYSARCHB10 Walterstone, Foothog (p. Cwmyoy), Longtown, Rollstone, Newton, Michaelchurch, Turnastone, Bacton ..., Cyfres | Series 1348-1359. vtls005201060 ISYSARCHB10: Electoral registers, lists of voters and polling lists, Dyddiad | Date: 1851-[c.1852]. (dyddiad creu) | (date of creation) Lleoliad ffisegol | Physical location: ARCH/MSS (GB0210) Nodyn | Note: Preferred citation: 1348-1359.

Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen | Page 7 GB 0210 GEOWIS George Cornewall Lewis, 1852 Herefordshire Election, Papers, 1348. vtls005201062 File - Bromyard polling district electoral 1851. 1348. ISYSARCHB10 register, 1349. vtls005201063 File - Hereford polling district electoral 1851. 1349. ISYSARCHB10 register, 1350. vtls005201064 File - Kington polling district electoral 1851. 1350. ISYSARCHB10 register, 1351. vtls005201065 File - Ledbury polling district electoral 1851. 1351. ISYSARCHB10 register, 1352. vtls005201066 File - Leominster polling district electoral 1851. 1352. ISYSARCHB10 register, 1353. vtls005201067 File - Peterchurch polling district 1851. 1353. ISYSARCHB10 electoral register, 1354. vtls005201069 File - Polling lists for Michaelchurch, [c.1852]. 1354. ISYSARCHB10 Moccas, etc, 1355. vtls005201070 File - Polling lists for Burrington, [c.1852]. 1355. ISYSARCHB10 Downton, etc, 1356. vtls005201071 File - Lists of voters residing in the [c.1852]. 1356. ISYSARCHB10 Hereford District to poll at Bromyard, Leominster, Peterchurch, Kington, Ledbury and Ross, 1357. vtls005201072 File - 'List of voters whose qualifications [c.1852]. 1357. ISYSARCHB10 are in Leominster District but resident elesewhere', 1358. vtls005201073 File - List of 'out voters' to poll at [c.1852]. 1358. ISYSARCHB10 Peterchurch, 1359. vtls005201074 File - Lists of the parishes lying within [c.1852]. 1359. ISYSARCHB10 each of the polling districts, Cyfres | Series 1360-1371. vtls005201075 ISYSARCHB10: Election bills, receipts and expense accounts, Dyddiad | Date: [c.1852]. (dyddiad creu) | (date of creation) Lleoliad ffisegol | Physical location: ARCH/MSS (GB0210) Nodyn | Note: Preferred citation: 1360-1371.

Ffeil / rhestr eitemau | File / item list Cod cyfeirnod | Ref Teitl | Title Dyddiadau | Statws mynediad | Cynhwysydd | code Dates Access status Container 1360-1371. File - Bundles of bills, receipts, and [c.1852]. 1360-1371. vtls005201076 accounts of election expenses addressed ISYSARCHB10 mainly to Messrs Bodenham, solicitors, in their capacity as election ..., Cyfres | Series 1372-1392. vtls005201077 ISYSARCHB10: Miscellaneous election papers, Dyddiad | Date: 1852. (dyddiad creu) | (date of creation) Lleoliad ffisegol | Physical location: ARCH/MSS (GB0210) Nodyn | Note:

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Preferred citation: 1372-1392.

Ffeil / rhestr eitemau | File / item list Cod cyfeirnod | Ref Teitl | Title Dyddiadau | Statws mynediad | Cynhwysydd | code Dates Access status Container 1372. vtls005201078 File - Printed letter from George 1852, July. 1372. ISYSARCHB10 Cornewall Lewis to his supporters giving the dates of the poll, a list of coaches from ..., 1373-1375. File - Copies of no. 1372, 1852, July. 1373-1375. vtls005201079 ISYSARCHB10 1376. vtls005201080 File - Lists of returns from agents and [c.1852]. 1376. ISYSARCHB10 canvassers giving observations on voters, some recording likely voting preferences, 1377-1379. Otherlevel - Printed election posters, [c.1852]. 1377-1379. vtls005201081 ISYSARCHB10 1377. vtls005201082 File - 'A Freeholder' in support of [c.1852]. 1377. ISYSARCHB10 Booker, King and Hanbury, 1378. vtls005201083 File - William Palmer in support of free [c.1852]. 1378. ISYSARCHB10 trade, 1379. vtls005201084 File - Workhouse rules, [c.1852]. 1379. ISYSARCHB10 1380. vtls005201086 File - Refreshment ticket to the value of [c.1852]. 1380. ISYSARCHB10 four shillings, 1381. vtls005201087 File - Constables' refreshment tickets for [c.1852]. 1381. ISYSARCHB10 use at the Maidenhead Inn, 1382. vtls005201088 File - Instructions to horse messengers, [c.1852]. 1382. ISYSARCHB10 1383. vtls005201089 File - Papers relating to the transport of [c.1852]. 1383. ISYSARCHB10 voters to the poll, 1384. vtls005201090 File - Miscellaneous election papers, [c.1852]. 1384. ISYSARCHB10 1385. vtls005201091 File - List of persons written to by [c.1852]. 1385. ISYSARCHB10 Messrs Gregg and Son concerning the casting of their votes, 1386. vtls005201092 File - Suggestions for agents at polling [c.1852]. 1386. ISYSARCHB10 booths, 1387. vtls005201093 File - Draft texts of election speeches, [c.1852]. 1387. ISYSARCHB10 1388. vtls005201094 File - Letter from Thomas Frankland [1852], July 23. 1388. ISYSARCHB10 Lewis, Harpton Court, George Cornewall Lewis's father, to Bodenham concerning the election defeat, 1389. vtls005201095 File - Ledbury poll book, [c.1852]. 1389. ISYSARCHB10 1390. vtls005201096 File - Letter to John Price, Longtown [c.1852]. 1390. ISYSARCHB10 relieving officer, concerning his work as an election agent, 1391. vtls005201097 File - Miscellaneous papers, [c.1852]. 1391. ISYSARCHB10 Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales Tudalen | Page 9 GB 0210 GEOWIS George Cornewall Lewis, 1852 Herefordshire Election, Papers, 1392. vtls005201098 File - Letter, undated, from F L [c.1852]. 1392. ISYSARCHB10 Bodenham to the editor of the Hereford Times concerning an election handbill, Cyfres | Series 1393-1476. vtls005201099 ISYSARCHB10: Miscellanea, Dyddiad | Date: 1844-1859. (dyddiad creu) | (date of creation) Lleoliad ffisegol | Physical location: ARCH/MSS (GB0210) Nodyn | Note: Preferred citation: 1393-1476.

Ffeil / rhestr eitemau | File / item list Cod cyfeirnod | Ref Teitl | Title Dyddiadau | Statws mynediad | Cynhwysydd | code Dates Access status Container 1393. vtls005201100 File - Marriage settlement, 1844, Oct. 25. 1393. ISYSARCHB10 1394. vtls005201101 File - Comparative statement of 1851, Lady 1394. ISYSARCHB10 expenditure of the Hereford Union, Day. 1395. vtls005201102 File - Comparative statement of the 1852, Lady 1395. ISYSARCHB10 number of paupers relieved in the Day. Hereford Union during the half-year ended Lady Day, 1396. vtls005201103 File - Petition and letters, 1852, March 10- 1396. ISYSARCHB10 April 7. 1397. vtls005201104 File - Herefordshire Hunt, 1852, Oct. 9. 1397. ISYSARCHB10 1398-1475. File - Downton estates, 1854, April 1398-1475. vtls005201105 20-1859, Jan. 5. ISYSARCHB10 1476. vtls005201106 File - Print of George Cornewall Lewis 1476. ISYSARCHB10 as Secretary of State for the Home Department.

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