Argyllshire by-election, 1878

The Argyllshire by-election of 1878 was fought on 27 August 1878. The byelection was fought due to the resignation of the incumbent Liberal Member of Parliament, the Marquess of Lorne. It was won by the Liberal candidate Lord Colin Campbell.[1]

Expenses

Lord Campbell's expenses came to £5,700 9s 4d and Colonel Malcolm's were approximately £9,000.[2]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
  2. ↑ "Elections". The Cornishman (17). 7 November 1878. p. 7.
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