Selth, Thomas Valentine | Day 11
Received £5 for a committee room and £3 for his vote from. Mr Philpott.
The Lord Nelson was at 50, The Strand, Walmer. It is now the Lighthouse.
Witness Type: Bribee, Publican, Beerhouse Keeper
Party: Conservative
Witness Testimony:
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(Mr. Holl.) What are you ? — A mariner.
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Where do you live ? — Short Street.
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What did you have ? — I had 5L. for the house.
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What is the name of your house ? — The “Lord Nelson.”
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For the room, was that ? — Yes.
- 13953.
Did they use the room ? — I cannot say. I was not at home, I was away. My missus says they attended there at times. That is all I know.
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Did they attend, except to take something to drink ? — They had no drink. I heard her say they came in once or twice.
- 13955.
What is the rent of your house ? — 12L.
- 13956.
What are you, a Blue or a Conservative ? — A Conservative.
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Did you have anything else ? — Yes, I had 3L.
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Who from ? — Mr. George Philpott.
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For your vote ? — I suppose it was for my vote. I came here from Portland.
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Did you have anything else ? — No.