Testimonies - A Forest of Flags

Williams, George | Day 10

£3 from Mr Mackie for his vote and 10s from Joseph Brown not to wear a Conservative bow.

11878.
(Mr. Holl.) What are you ? —A labourer.
11879.
Where do you live ? — No. 4d, Cannon Street, Deal.
11880.
What money did you receive ? — 3L.
11881.
From whom ? — Mr. William Mackie.
11882.
That was to vote for the Conservatives ? — Yes.
11883.
Did you receive anything else ? —Yes.
11884.
From whom ? — I received 10s. for a present not to wear a bow, from Joseph Brown. That is all I received.
11885.
Were you Mr. Brown’s foreman. I worked for Mr. Brown, and I have worked there for these 42 years.
11886.
Are you working at the farm now ? — Up to the present time. I go to Dover selling vegetables for him.
11887.
Can you tell us where Mr. Brown is ? — No, I have not seen him since last Saturday night when I settled with him for the money for the goods.
11888.
Have you heard of him ? — No, nor seen him.
11889.
Have you heard nothing of him ? — No, I have heard nothing.
11890.
Do you know at all where he is ? — No.
11891.
Have you any idea ? — No, he has not let me know anything.
11892.
(Mr. Jeune.) Are you working for him now ? — Yes, his mother takes the money now as I bring it.
11893.
The place is going on just the same as when Mr. Brown is there ? — Yes, just the same. I see no difference at present.
11894.
Do you expect to see any difference ? — I do not know, I am sure. I cannot tell till the time comes. I hope not.