Carpenter, John | Day 21
Canvassed by Captain Roberts but refused it on the grounds he was a Conservative and voted for the honour of his country and not for paltry lucre.
Witness Type: N/A, Canvassed but not paid
Party: Conservative
Witness Testimony:
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(Mr. Holl.) What are you ? — Armoury sergeant of the Royal Marines.
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Where do you live ? — 26, Gladstone Road.
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What did you receive for your vote ? — Nothing.
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Not from anyone ? — No, I did not require it.
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Was nothing left at your house ? — No, nothing at all.
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Did you receive any offer ?— No, Captain Roberts canvassed me, and I told him I was a Conservative and did not require it. I voted for the honour of my country, and not for paltry lucre.
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Did you receive anything ? — No, nothing at all in any shape or form.
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(Mr. Jeune.) Did Captain Roberts offer anything ? — No.
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How came you to say that you voted for the honour of your country ? — The moment he asked me I said in a moment, “I do not want any canvassing because I am a Conservative.”