Both the Truro seats were controlled by Hugh Boscawen, 1st Lord Falmouth, and after him by his son Hugh, 2nd Lord Falmouth, whose seat at Tregothnan lay near by, and who had much property in the town. The only contest occurred in 1722, when two local candidates stood unsuccessfully. The 2nd Lord Falmouth wrote to the Prince of Wales, 12 May 1741:
Great endeavours have been made to corrupt my friends in Truro, but without effect, so I hope there will be no opposition to Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Hammond.
Royal archives, Windsor.
He retained control of both seats without opposition.
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Number of voters: 24
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