To the Electors of the Christchurch Country District.
Gentlemen, — The Honorable James Stuart Wovtleyj having "resigned his seat in the General Assembly, I beg to offer myself as a candidate for your suffrages'. lam aware that I have no past services to record to justify me in taking- this step, but having resided amongst you for about three year,s, the least I can say is that I am .no stranger to you. ' If you think fit to elect me as your representative, I will pledge myself to attend the sittings of the Assembly ; and: when there, I will use my best abilities, regardless of personal considerations, to promote the welfare and interest of the colon}', and of this province in particular. The limits of an address will not permit me to comment upon many questions of political moment, but at a future opportunity I hope to give you every satisfactory assurance. I remain, Gentlemen, Your most obedient servant, DINGI.EY ASKHAM B.BITTIN".
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Lyttelton Times, Volume V, Issue 287, 1 August 1855, Page 2
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161To the Electors of the Christchurch Country District. Lyttelton Times, Volume V, Issue 287, 1 August 1855, Page 2
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