John Hunter (British politician)

Although he had only £100 to his name when he left England,[1] Hunter was said to have enjoyed "long success in trade as a free merchant in the East Indies" which gave him assets of over £100,000.

[3] At Gubbins, Hunter became interested in farming and in fattening Oxen for sale, at which he is reported to have succeeded in turning a profit.

He and his running mate, Temple Luttrell, were defeated by the Northite candidates with Hunter finishing bottom of the poll.

This time Hunter finished at the top of the poll with 312 votes, followed by Curzon with 308, both well ahead of the Foxite Sir Gilbert Elliott on 171.

[14] Hunter decided to retire a year later, giving up his seat through appointment as Steward of the Manor of East Hendred on 14 June 1797.