Friend, William | Day 11
The Report records two witnesses as William Friend (Day 11) and William Benjamin Friend (Day 22), both living in Exchange Street and paid £3 by Thomas Adams. Research shows they are one and the same person, called on two separate days. Confirmation comes from the poll books for the election which show William B Friend living at 2 Exchange Street although when testifying as William B, he didn’t give the number which he had stated in his earlier appearance.
Witness Type: Bribee
Party: Conservative
Witness Testimony:
- 13905.
(Mr. Holl.) Where do you live ? — 2, Exchange Street.
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What are you ?— A labourer.
- 13907.
Did you receive any money from Mr. Adams ? — 3L.
- 13908.
Was that for your vote ? — Yes.
- 13909.
Did you receive anything else ? — No.