I hasten to inform you that it is my intention to present myself as a Candidate for the honour of again representing your Borough in the important Parliament about to be assembled.
Unconnected with, and influenced by, any party considerations whatever, I have watched with much anxiety the recent struggle, having in view the redemption of my pledge to support any Government which would give to the Country such a measure of Reform, as would secure to the people an increased share in the representation, believing that the Educational progress of the Working Classes entitles them to be dealt with in a fair and liberal spirit.
In all other matters connected with the interests of this great Country, I confidently refer to the Votes I have given, as your Member; and I shall immediately ask you, both by public Meeting and by personal Canvass, whether I am not entitled to a continuance of that confidence which so triumphantly returned me at the last Election.
Your faithful Servant,
H. B. SHERIDAN.
House of Commons, April 6th, 1859.
TO THE ELECTORS OF DUDLEY.
Mr. H B. SHERIDAN will arrive in Dudley this evening, to meet the electors!
Reserve your promises for the man who has won your political independence, and served you, as your representative, consistently.