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:

  • 14321.

    (Mr. Turner.) What are you ? — A publican. 

  • 14322.

    What is your house ? — “The Harp” — 167, Middle Street, Deal. 

  • 14323.

    What did you receive ? — 5L. for a COMMITTEE ROOM, and 3L. for a vote. 

  • 14324.

    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. 

  • 14325.

    Did you receive anything else ? — No. 

  • 14326.

    The 3L. was for your vote ? — I suppose so. 

  • 14327.

    Is that all you received ? — Yes. 

  • 14328.

    From whom did you receive 3L. ? — From Mr. Griggs, and 5L. from Mr. Olds.