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Wells, Henry

Address: King Street, Sandwich

Occupation: Shoemaker

Called on: Day 12

Amount Received: £6

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Notes

Bribed by both sides. When asked who he voted for he said he thought it was a secret ballot but he Wass pressed to say. Voted Liberal.

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