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Horatio Ross, Esq. Of Rossie,to the Constituency of the Montrose District, on his retiring from their representation
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Horatio Ross, Esq. Of Rossie,to the Constituency of the Montrose District, on his retiring from their representation

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Horatio Ross, Esq. Of Rossie,to the Constituency of the Montrose District, on his retiring from their representation
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Horatio Ross, Esq. Of Rossie,to the Constituency of the Montrose District, on his retiring from their representation
Horatio Ross had been a Member of Parliament for Montrose from December 1832 to December 1834. This broadside released in Edinburgh on the 2nd December 1834 is an address to the constituency and electors of the Montrose district on the occasion of his retirement.

This text should be critically scrutinised to evaluate whether Mr Ross has been truthful or simply aimed at presenting himself under a good light. He extensively listed the Parliamentary acts he supported, including the Parliamentary Reform Act of 1832, the abolition of slavery in the colonies, and the promotion of the district's Shipping and Manufacturing Interests. He therefore showed that he has been benevolent both at a local and a national level. Moreover, he also clearly stated his support and approval to the Protestant Established Church and to the Crown.

This broadside was printed in Aberdeen by D. Chalmers and Co.
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