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Young, John

Address: Peter Street, Sandwich

Occupation: Labourer

Called on: Day 9

Amount Received: £4

Received From:

Notes

£3 from Mr Wybourne and £1 after the election from Mr Coleman which he took even though he voted from Mr Crompton Roberts.

The average amount paid for a vote was £3 or the equivalent of £291.10 today! Many people were bribed by both sides...