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Summary: Collection of 5 broadsheet posters, relating to events and elections in Devizes: i. Devizes Literary & Scientific Institution - Lecture at the Town Hall - 14 February 1861; ii. Devizes St. John's Church - Re-Opening of the Bells - Special Service - May 17th 1878; iii. To the Burgesses of the Borough of Devizes - Advertisement for the election of Burgesses of the Borough of Devizes - October 25th 1875; iv.To the Independent Electors of the Borough of Devizes - Upon the impending dissolution of Parliament, potential candidate C. Darby Griffith, advises his intention to stand for the third time as the representative for Devizes and sets out his manifesto - 22nd June 1865; v. To the Electors of the Northern Division of Wilts - George S. Jenkinson, stating his claim to be the elected Conservative member for the Nortern Division of Wilts. dated April 25th 1865.