Port, Thomas | Day 9
Paid by both sides for his vote and voted Conservative.
His testimony contains one of the few references to the Conservative colour being red. The Conservative colour at this election was yellow and the Liberal colour, blue, unlike today where they are the exact reverse.
Witness Type: Both Sides, Bribee
Party: Conservative
Other Days The Witness Was Called On: Day 13
Witness Testimony:
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Mr. Holl.) What are you ? — A shipwright
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Where do you live ? — Sandwich,
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How much did you receive ? — I received 4L. off Mr. Coleman.
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Was that to vote for the Liberal side ? — Yes.
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Have you received anything more ? — Yes.
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Who from ? — Mr. Hughes; I did not receive it from him, at least ; he laid it down, and asked if it was any use, and I told him yes.
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How much ? — 3L.
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And then you voted ? — I voted red.
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You voted for the Conservative ? — Yes.
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Have you received anything more from anyone ? — No.