Coleman, George | Day 13
One of the crew that were called back from Portsmouth. Received expenses in addition. He received £2 10s from Mr Axon and his wife received £1 10s from Samuel Pearson for making flags and bows.
Witness Type: Bribee
Party: Liberal
Witness Testimony:
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(Mr. Holl.) What are you ? — A waterman.
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Where do you live ? — Walmer Road.
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What did you receive ? — I received 2L. 10s.
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Who from ? — Henry Axon.
- 16321.
Henry David Axon ? — Yes.
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What was that for ? — For traveling 300 or 400 miles.
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Are you one of the men who came up from Portsmouth ? — Yes.
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You were one of the crew ? — Yes.
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Did you come up by boat ? — Yes.
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You got your traveling expenses paid, and you got 2L. 10s. besides, did you not ? — Yes.
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You had the same as the rest of the crew ? — Yes.
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Did you have anything else ? — No.