DEVONSHIRE AND THE EARL OF IDDESLEIGH: Below we give a copy of the memorial which has been presented to the Sheriff of Devon, and upon which he has convened a meeting of the inhabitants of Devon, to be held the Castle of Exeter Friday, February 5th. We also publish the names of the owners or occupiers in the county who have signed the memorial: To Alexander Kelso Hamilton, Esq., Sheriff of Devon: We, the undersigned, being either owners or occupiers of land and tenements within the county of Devon, respectfully ask you to convene a public meeting to consider and determine on the steps to be taken by which Devonshire men may show their admiration of, and regard for, the Right Hon. the Earl of Iddesleigh, whom Her Most Gracious Majesty has been pleased to raise to the Peerage, as a reward of his long and devoted services to his Queen and country: (signature list includes) … Earl of Devon, Earl Fortescue, Earl of Morley, Lord Clinton, Lord Poltimore, Hon. Mark Rolle, Sir T. D. Acland, Bart., Sir Massey Lopes, Bart, Sir H. B. T. Wrey. Bart., Sir C. H. Kortright, C.M.G., … Etc … (includes) … J. B. Pinsent, Newton Abbot. …
[GRO0518 Devonport]
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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901