Durban, James | Day 21

Was away in London during the election but returned to vote whereupon he received £3 from his brother Henry paid to him by Edward Grigg for his expenses.


Witness Type: Bribee


Witness Testimony:

  • 21068.

    (Mr. Jeune.) Where do you live ? — 18, Water Street.

  • 21069.

    What is your occupation ? — Boat builder.

  • 21070.

    What did you get at the election ? — £3.

  • 21071.

    From whom ? — My brother Henry.

  • 21072.

    Who did he get it from ? — Mr. Griggs, I believe.

  • 21073.

    That was for your vote, I suppose ? — For my vote, and paying expenses from London and back.

  • 21074.

    Was that all you got ? — Yes.

  • 21075.

    What is your brother’s Christian name ? — Henry Cowell (Cavell) Durban.

  • 21076.

    Where does he live ? — In High Street. I cannot tell you the number.

  • 21077.

    (Mr. Turner.) You received nothing else ? — No.