Devell, James William | Day 10
Named one of the bribers Nicholls but is in fact William Thompsett Nicholas.
Witness Type: Both Sides, Bribee
Witness Testimony:
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(Mr. Turner.) What are you ? — A bricklayer.
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Where do you live ? — 6, Robert Street.
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What did you receive ? — 3L. from Mr. Potts.
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For your vote ? — I expect it was that.
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Anything else ?— 3L. from Mr. Nicholls.
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Was that for your vote ? — I expect they were both trying for it.
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And you took 3L. from each ? — Yes.
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Did you get anything else ? — No.
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What is Nicholls’ Christian name ? — William Nicholls (Nicholas).
[Adjourned for a short time.]