Description:The Sutherland Papers include a small volume entitled ‘Mr. Goodwin’s Notes’ which were made by Mr. Goodwin concerning the General Election and Scrutiny at Lichfield in 1761.
Goodwin’s book provides a colourful and detailed account of events at Lichfield, including stories of drunkenness, violence and political corruption.
Who Was Eligible to Vote in the Lichfield Election 1761?
Mr. Goodwin’s notes describe the categories of people who were permitted to vote in the Lichfield General Election of 1761. To learn more about the Lichfield election in 1761, property restrictions and the people who were eligible to vote, click on the images on the left.