Williams, Robert | Day 9
Received £3 from Mr Wood for his vote and £2 10s from George Ralph, Publican at the Fox. Was called twice and gave the same testimony on each occasion, presumably because he had been bribed by both sides. Voted for the Conservatives.
Witness Type: Both Sides, Bribee
Party: Conservative
Other Days The Witness Was Called On: Day 22
Witness Testimony:
- 11673.
(Mr. Jeune.) Where do you live ? — 12, Peter Street.
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What is your occupation ? — A labourer.
- 11675.
What did you get at the last election ? — 3L..
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Who from ? — Mr. Wood.
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Is that all you got ? — I had 2L. 10s. from Mr. Ralph.
- 11678.
Were both those payments for your vote ? —1 suppose so.
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What Mr. Ralph was it ? — I cannot tell you, because I do not know.
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Was that all you got ? — Yes.