When was it published?

June 9, 1768 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News June 9, 1768

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Sir Robert Ladbroke, Thomas Harley, Alderman Beckford, Alderman Trecothick, Sir Richard Glyn, John Patterson, John Wilkes

Q: What keywords are associated?

London Election, Parliamentary Poll, John Wilkes, Livery Address, Vote Counts

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

London parliamentary election poll closes with Sir Robert Ladbroke leading at 644 votes, followed by Thomas Harley (626), Alderman Beckford (508), and Alderman Trecothick (506). John Wilkes receives 172 votes amid high public interest.

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All the other candidates likewise addressed the Livery, previous to the holding up of hands.

There was as full a hall as ever was known upon the like occasion, and so great was the curiosity of the people to see Mr. Wilkes that several thousands surrounded the hall, and King street was quite full; where they waited from 9 o'clock in the morning until the poll ended.

This day on closing the poll, for four members to represent this city in Parliament, the numbers were as follow :

For Sir Robert Ladbroke, 644

Right Hon. Thomas Harley, 626

Mr. Alderman Beckford, 508

Mr. Alderman Trecothick, 506

Sir Richard Glyn, 486

John Patterson, Esq 363

John Wilkes, Esq 172

What sub-type of article is it?

Political

What keywords are associated?

London Election Parliamentary Poll John Wilkes Livery Address Vote Counts

What entities or persons were involved?

Sir Robert Ladbroke Thomas Harley Alderman Beckford Alderman Trecothick Sir Richard Glyn John Patterson John Wilkes

Where did it happen?

London

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

London

Event Date

This Day

Key Persons

Sir Robert Ladbroke Thomas Harley Alderman Beckford Alderman Trecothick Sir Richard Glyn John Patterson John Wilkes

Outcome

poll results: sir robert ladbroke 644, thomas harley 626, alderman beckford 508, alderman trecothick 506, sir richard glyn 486, john patterson 363, john wilkes 172

Event Details

Candidates addressed the Livery before voting. The hall was full, with thousands outside curious to see Mr. Wilkes, waiting from 9 a.m. until poll end. Poll closed for four members to represent the city in Parliament.