Sands, Henry | Day 22
Testified to living in Upper Deal. Poll book shows his qualifying property to be in Middle Street. Canvassed by Mr Outwin (L) and Mr Nethersole (C). Received no money but promised his vote for Mr Crompton-Roberts to Mr Nethersole.
Witness Type: N/A, Canvassed but not paid
Party: Liberal
Witness Testimony:
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(Mr. Jeune.) Where do you live ? — Upper Deal.
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What is your occupation ? — A carpenter.
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Did you get anything at the election ? — No.
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Nothing at all ? — No.
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Who canvassed you ? — Mr. Nethersole.
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Did he promise you anything ? — No.
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Did nobody else canvass you ? — Mr. Outwin.
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Did Mr. Outwin suggest that there would be something to be got ? — No, we had but very few words together.
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Did you promise to vote for him ? — No, I promised my vote.
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To the other side ? — I promised my vote when Mr. Outwin called.
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You had promised Mr. Nethersole ? — Yes,
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When you promised Mr. Nethersole your vote did he tell you there would be anything to be had ? — Nothing at all.
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Did you tell Mr. Outwin when he came to you that you had promised your vote ? — I did.
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And did not he say there would be something to be got, and you would think better of it, or something of that kind ? — Nothing of the sort.