Desormeaux, Thomas Walter | Day 12
Received £5 for a committee room from Mr Olds and £3 from Mr Grigg. Testimony records him being paid for his vote by Mr. Griggs but presumed to be Edward Grigg as both Griggs were bribees.
Witness Type: Bribee, Publican, Beerhouse Keeper
Party: Conservative
Witness Testimony:
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(Mr. Turner.) What are you ? — A publican.
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What is your house ? — “The Harp” — 167, Middle Street, Deal.
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What did you receive ? — 5L. for a COMMITTEE ROOM, and 3L. for a vote.
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Was your room used at all ? — Yes, inside and out they were sticking BILLS up. They came in when they wanted, and put fresh BILLS up.
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Did you receive anything else ? — No.
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The 3L. was for your vote ? — I suppose so.
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Is that all you received ? — Yes.
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From whom did you receive 3L. ? — From Mr. Griggs, and 5L. from Mr. Olds.