Caspell, Henry James | Day 14

Received £5 from Mr Olds for a committee room and £3 from Mr Rea for his vote


Witness Type: Bribee, Publican, Beerhouse Keeper


Witness Testimony:

  • 17404.

    (Mr. Holl.) What are you ? — A licensed victualler.

  • 17405.

    What house do you keep ? —The “Waterman’s Arms.”

  • 17406.

    Did you receive anything ? — 3L.

  • 17407.

    Who from ? — Mr. Rea.

  • 17408.

    Was that for your vote ? — Yes, I believe so.

  • 17409.

    Was that all ? — I had 5L. for a COMMITTEE ROOM.

  • 17410.

    Who from ? — Mr. Olds.

  • 17411.

    Was your room much used ? — No, two or three times, that is all.

  • 17412.

    One or two came to it ? — I do not know. There were several came.

  • 17413.

    But, except for putting up bills was it really used more than twice ? — Four or five times.