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Letter to Alexander Hume-Campbell, Lord Polwarth from his nephew, Hugh Scott, sent from 14 Lower Brook Street, London. 'Sir John's threats are now in some degree fulfilled. His petition complaining of undue influence having been used againd him was presented to the House yesterday, and is to be considered upon the 20th of February.' [Refers to Sir John Paterson's petition against the Berwickshire election result].

8 Nov 1780

From: 1780 To: 1780

The writer is not afraid of the event of the petition, but finds it disagreeable to have it hanging over him. Opinions on the matter are diverse. The election could be declared void, but that is the utmost the committee can do. Writer has retained Jack Lee, and there the matter must rest for the time being. Reference to the weather. Mention of parlkiament and the Turnpike Road Act.

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Scott, Hugh,
Hepburne-Scott, Hugh,
Hume-Campbell, Alexander (2nd Baron Polwarth),
Paterson, John,
Lee, Jack

family correspondence, Berwickshire, elections, PARLIAMENT