Gosley, James John | Day 21
Received E3 for which he canvassed Conservative voters.
Witness Type: Bribee
Party: Conservative
Witness Testimony:
- 21135.
(Mr. Jeune.) Where do you live ? — 31, Victoria Road.
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What are you ? — Nothing.
- 21137.
What did you get at the election ? — £3 from Mr. Spears.
- 21138.
Was that for your vote ? — I promised my vote for Mr. Crompton Roberts.
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That was given for your vote ? — I promised my vote, and I always keep my promise. He said I might have £3 for my trouble.
- 21140.
Trouble in voting ? — No, I went to Deal with him several times.
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What did you do for the £3 ? — Canvassed.
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Who did you canvass ? — Several.
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Were you engaged to canvass ? — No; he said if I helped him he would give me something for my trouble, and he gave me £3.
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When did you get the £3 ? — The day after I voted.
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Is that all you got ? — Yes, that is all.