Cavell, Albert Alphonso | Day 12
Received £3 from Mr Erridge and £2 10s from Mr Crompton Roberts’ Committee for making 25 boards which were delivered to the Royal Hotel. Complained he didn’t think it was enough as he’d had to pay three men overtime.
Witness Type: Bribee
Witness Testimony:
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(Mr. Jeune.) You live at 26, Nelson Street ? — Yes.
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What is your occupation ? — A carpenter.
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What did you get at the election ? — 3L.
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Who from ? — Mr. Erridge.
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Was that for your vote ? — Yes.
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Did you get anything else ? — Yes.
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How much ? — 2L. 10s. from Mr. Crompton Roberts’ committee, for making 25 boards.
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You made them, did you ? —Yes, and delivered them in at the “Royal Hotel.”
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Was that a fair charge for them ? — I should have charged a little more, but they sent me word it was to be 2s. a board. I had to keep my men three hours over time, and the consequence was that it cost me double for wages.
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All things considered, was it a fair charge ? — Hardly enough.
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Election time counted for something ? — Yes.