Baker, John William | Day 8

Received £3 for his vote plus a few shillings for putting up a flag.


Witness Type: Bribee

Party: Conservative


Witness Testimony:

  • 8671.

    (Mr. Turner.) What are you ? — A boatman.

  • 8672.

    Where do you live ? — No. 3, Alexander Cottages, North End.

  • 8673.

    Did you receive 3L. ? — Yes.

  • 8674.

    From Mr. Hayman ? — Yes.

  • 8675.

    Was that to vote for the Conservative ? — Yes, and I voted for him.

  • 8676.

    Did you receive anything else from anybody ? — Just a few shillings for helping to put a pole up.

  • 8677.

    Who was that from ? — I could not say who it was from, there were so many names on the list. I got 1s. 1d. one day, and many others.