Hamilton, John | Day 22
John was recalled later in the day and testified on behalf of his father, C Hamilton and his brother Frederick to their also receiving £3 each also from Mr Kidner of the New Inn. They did not appear as they had gone to Sandwich with some fish and not yet returned.
Witness Type: Bribee
Party: Conservative
Witness Testimony:
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(Mr. Holl.) What are you ? — A labourer.
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Where do you live ? — 9, West Street, Deal.
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What did you receive for your vote ? — £3.
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From whom ? — I received it at the New Inn.
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Who keeps that ? — Mr. Kidner.
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Did you receive anything else ? — No.
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That was for your vote, of course ? — Yes.
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Is Frederick Hamilton your brother ? — Yes.
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And who is C. Hamilton ? — That is my father.
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Where are they ? — They have gone to Sandwich with some fish, but I expect they will be back before the day is over.
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Recalled and further examined. (Mr Holl.) I suppose your father and brother have not come back yet ? — No.
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I do not want you to answer the question unless you like, but we cannot give them their certificates unless they are called and examined, or you can speak for them. Do you know whether they received anything ? — Yes.
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Each of them ? — Yes, £3 each.
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From whom ? — From the New Inn.
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Have you authority to say that for them ? — Yes.
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For their votes ? — I believe so, the same as me.
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Then we will give them their certificates. You are authorised by them to say they received this money ? — Well, of course, as I know they did.
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(Mr. Turner.) If they came here they would admit it and say what you have said about it ? — Yes.
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You are sure they would ? — Yes, they could not say any other.
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Unless they come here to-day they will get no certificate; so you had better see them ? — I will do so.