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started, viz John Williams Esqr., and Richard Ramsbottom Esqr. -- By both these I was perseveringly pressed, to join My Interests, with theirs -- This I decidedly declined, stating that I stood and had been uninformly supported by general Interest, & that I saw no reason why after having been twice elected through general favor, I should on this Occasion join either of the present Candidates, who were now attempting their first chances in the Borough. By this plain resolve I strictly & fairly abided, throughout the succeeding arduous contest, but it drew off many of my former supporters, & created Enemies where hitherto it had been my good fortune to have none
