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published a character sketch of him as ‘A puzzle-headed country gentleman, of Tory principles. Votes constantly with the minister, and avers that Kings and
Governments, let their actions be what they will, must and ought to be supported. The extent of his compliance with Governments is somewhat
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in an by-election on 8 May 1766 which was uncontested after a threat of Whig opposition. He was the choice of the
Shropshire Tories and of Lord Powis, a ministerialist by preference under George II and George III. Baldwyn was re-elected unopposed in
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