Matthews, Jacob George | Day 13
Received £3 for himself and the same for his son John. John did not attend the inquiry as he was away looking for work.
Witness Type: Bribee
Witness Testimony:
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(Mr. Holl.) Have you a son, John Matthews ? — Yes. (Mr. Holl.) Where is he ? — I do not know ; he went away last week in search of work ; he has been at Folkestone, and has been at Ashford, but he is out of employment at present. He left my house last week to search for work, and I have not heard from him since he went away.
- 15454.
Did not he tell you where he was going to ? — No; he went in search of work from one place to another.
- 15455.
Have you heard from him since he went ? — No.
- 15456.
Do you really mean to say you do not know where he is at all ? — No, I do not indeed, but I know what he had from the parties ; the same as myself.
- 15457.
What was that ? — 3L. Mr. Hughes left it.
- 15458.
You had your money from Mr. Hughes ? — Yes, both of us, 3L. each.
- 15459.
Was that for your vote ? — Yes, I suppose so.
- 15460.
Did you have anything more ? — No.
- 15461.
As far as you know, did your son have anything more from anyone ? — No, he had the same as myself.