In 1784 Thomas Cooke, mayor of Stamford and returning officer, wrote about the borough:
The interest of Lord Exeter ... is so great, arising from three causes, viz. his property, his employment of tradesmen, and his visiting and entertaining the gentry, that no one ever opposes those who are honoured with his recommendation, and the business of elections in this town for many years has been conducted from the beginning to the end in a mere formal civil method between the agents of Lord Exeter, the candidates, and the mayor.
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Number of seats
2
Right of election
in inhabitants paying scot and lot
Background Information
Number of voters: about 500
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