1874 Portsmouth by-election explained

The 1874 Portsmouth by-election was fought on 16 March 1874. The by-election was fought due to the incumbent Conservative MP, James Dalrymple-Horn-Elphinstone, becoming Lord Commissioner of the Treasury. It was retained by the incumbent.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Craig, F. W. S. . F. W. S. Craig . British parliamentary election results 1832–1885 . 1 . 1977 . Macmillan . London . 269.

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