Williams, Robert | Day 22
Received £3 from Mr Wood for his vote and £2 10s from George Ralph, Publican at the Fox. Was called twice and gave the same testimony on each occasion, presumably because he had been bribed by both sides. Voted for the Conservatives.
Witness Type: Both Sides, Bribee
Party: Conservative
Other Days The Witness Was Called On: Day 9
Witness Testimony:
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(Mr. Turner.) What are you ? — A labourer.
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Where do you live ? — 12, Peter Street.
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What did you receive at the election ? — £3.
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From whom ? — Benjamin Wood.
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Was that for your vote ? — I suppose so.
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Did you receive anything else ? — Yes.
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What ? — £2 10s from Mr. Ralph.
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What is he ? — A publican.
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What for, your vote ? — I suppose so.
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Did you receive anything else ? — No.
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(Mr. Holl.) You had two amounts, one yellow and the other blue ? — Yes.
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Which way did you vote ? — I voted red.