Testimonies - A Forest of Flags

Thompson, John | Day 14

Grandson of Henry William Thompson who was unable to attend and so John testified on his behalf. Details shown relate to Henry William.

Witness Type: Bribee

16757.
(Mr. Holl.) Are you the son of Henry William Thompson ? — The grandson,
16758.
He lives at 5 Alfred Square, Deal ? — Yes.
16759.
Your grandfather is a voter ? — Yes.
16760.
Is that in his handwriting (handing a paper) ? — Yes.
16761.
Did he authorise you to bring that to the Commissioners ? — Yes.
16762.
It runs thus: “5 Alfred Square, Deal, October 20th, 1880. I, Henry William Thompson, hereby declare that I received from Mr Ramell, grocer, the sum of £5 to vote for Goldsmid, being unable to walk to attend the Court myself, not being out of doors for nearly a month. Henry W. Thompson.” Is that true, he is unable to attend, is he ? — Yes.