Lee, Charles | Day 13

Was given £9 by his younger brother Frederick who had received the money from George Lock (Conservative). Frederick Lee testified to giving the whole amount to Charles even though he knew the amount was likely intended to be split between himself and his two brothers on the basis that his younger brother was in poor circumstances and had a large family.

Witness Type: Bribee

Party: Conservative

Witness Testimony:

  • 15562.

    (Mr. Holl.) What are you ? — A tinman. 

  • 15563.

    Where do you live ? — St. Peter Street, Sandwich. 

  • 15564.

    Was it your brother who was here this morning ? — Yes, and the other one was here yesterday. 

  • 15565.

    We understand that you received 9L. ? — Yes

  • 15566.

    That was for your vote ? — They gave it to me ; they did not tell me what it was for. 

  • 15567.

    You knew it was for your vote ? — I suppose so

  • 15568.

    And you voted ? — Yes. 

  • 15569.

    Did you receive anything more ? No.