The 1838

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by-election was held on 7 May 1838 after the death of the incumbent

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MP, Robert Hart Logan. It was retained by the Conservative candidate

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, who was unopposed despite an attempt by local Radicals to find a candidate.

References

{{reflist 19th century by-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in Suffolk constituencies Unopposed by-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in English constituencies 1838 in England 1838 elections in the United Kingdom May 1838 events