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Morris, Herbert Henry

Address: 161 (now 157) Beach Street, Deal

Occupation: Engineer

Called on: Day 11

Witness Type: Bribee

Amount Received: £5 15s.

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Notes

Testified to living in Upper Walmer but registered in Beach street. Received £3 from Mr Rea’s agent and £2 15s after the election from Mr Chittenden.

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