Town, John | Day 14

Was promised £3 by Mr Coleman but received nothing


Witness Type: N/A, Canvassed but not paid


Witness Testimony:

  • 17278.

    (Mr. Jeune.) Where do you live ? — In Church Street, Sandwich.

  • 17279.

    What is your occupation ? — I am past work.

  • 17280.

    Did you get anything at the election ? — No.

  • 17281.

    Nothing at all ? — No, I got nothing at all, but I was promised 3L.

  • 17282.

    Who promised you ? — Mr. Coleman.

  • 17283.

    Did he ever pay that 3L ? — No.

  • 17284.

    Have you asked him for it since ? — No. I never asked anybody for anything.

  • 17285.

    Mr. Coleman asked you for your vote I suppose ? — Yes.

  • 17286.

    And he promised you 3L ? — Yes. I was in bed at the time, and I see Mr. Coleman, and when I went down, I went down in a carriage, and went up with him.

  • 17287.

    That was on the day you went up to vote ? — Yes.