Identity area
Reference code
P
Title
Political papers,
Date(s)
- 1764-1775. (Creation)
Level of description
Sub-fonds
Extent and medium
3 vols.; 4 files, 1 envelope.
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Following defeat in the disputed election for the borough of Mitchell, Cornwall, in 1754, Clive served as member of Parliament for the borough of Shrewsbury from 1761 until his death in 1774.
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Scope and content
Despite a political career spanning a decade and more, the group consists of comparatively few papers confined basically to the general elections of 1774-1775, and the Parliamentary enquiry of 1772-1773.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Arranged into three series: poll books, Parliamentary enquiry papers, and miscellaneous papers.
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Note
Preferred citation: P
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vtls004695121
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Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales