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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/1/93/9
Former ReferenceD5459/1/162
TitleSherry's Lamentation
Date[1806]
DescriptionThe parliamentary candidate Paull stands, arm raised, proclaiming: "I do not say one thing and do another. No Hocus - Pocus tricks! No political Legerdemain!!" Sheridan kneels, on the floor, hands clasped, a paper inscribed 'The Election or a plot for a Pantomime', in his pocket, saying : "Paull - Paull, why persecutest thou me?" Available on CD 158.
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWoodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further InformationThe dramatist and politician Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816) stood in the Westminster election of 1806 as Charles James Fox's successor, however he did not have government support and his friends had advised him against it. He was challenged by Paull, was a son of a Scottish tailor and had reputedly made his fortune in India. Paull stood as a radical against Sheridan, who would otherwise have been unopposed. He was supported by Sir Francis Burdett , John Horne Tooke , and William Cobbett, a bitter enemy of Sheridan and in the initial stages headed the poll.
Sheridan faced much hostility at the hustings and for a week he did not go, with Samuel Whitbread having to make speeches on his behalf.
Physical DescriptionPencil drawing with text in ink. Size 335 x 278 mm.
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Related MaterialFor other depictions of Sheridan see D5459/1/48 etc.
TermElections
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