Philpott, George | Day 7

£6 from Samuel Olds for canvassing and £21 from Mr Evans


Witness Type: Briber

Party: Conservative


Witness Testimony:

  • 7350.

    (Mr. Jeune.) Where do you live ? — No. 5, Alexandra Cottages. 

  • 7351.

    What is your occupation ? — A boatman. 

  • 7352.

    What did you receive at the election ? — 6L. for canvassing. 

  • 7353.

    Who from ? — Mr. Olds. 

  • 7354.

    Anything else ? — 21L. from Mr. Evans the morning of the election for seven people. 

  • 7355.

    Have you their names ? — Yes, there is the list (handing same). 

  • 7356.

    You gave 3L. to each of these voters ? — Just so. 

  • 7357.

    Was that for their votes ? — Yes. 

  • 7358.

    Was that all that you received ? — Every farthing.