Smith, Gillman | Day 7
Wrongly shown as Gillinan Smith in the Parliamentary Papers Report of the trial. The Poll Books for 1880 confirm him to be Gillman. Was prompted to investigate by one of the family currently living in Deal.
Witness Type: Bribee
Party: Liberal
Witness Testimony:
- 7665.
(Mr. Turner.) What are you ? — A pensioner.
- 7666.
In the army ? — In the navy.
- 7667.
Where do you live ? — 96, High Street.
- 7668.
Did you receive any money ? — 5L. altogether, 4L. in money and 1L. in goods.
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Who from ? — From Mr. Ramell.
- 7670.
What were the goods for ? — For a debt.
- 7671.
That you owed him ? — Yes.
- 7672.
He struck it off ? — Yes.
- 7673.
What was the 4L. for ? — For the vote.
- 7674.
To vote for Sir Julian ? — Yes.
- 7675.
Did you receive anything else ? — No.
- 7676.
Did you vote ? — Yes.