Coleman, Benjamin Longden | Day 2

Farmer & Market Gardener Employing 22 Men 13 Boys (240 Acres)

Applied to Mr Emmerson to manage election. Received two sums of £40 and £50. The first was to engage Public Houses.


Witness Type: Briber, Treater

Party: Liberal


Witness Testimony:

  • 1590.

    More than usual a good deal ? — Yes, all they could secure.

  • 1591.

    How many had they ? — 18, I think, but I will not be certain to one, but I am sure that is within one house.

  • 1592.

    (Mr. Turner.) That is for Sandwich ? — Yes.

  • 1593.

    (Mr. Holl.) Was there anything else you heard of ? — Only that a voter came and said they gave money upon the other side, but they were very careful and would have no names mentioned.

  • 1594.

    Neither the names of those from whom the money came, or those that received it ? — No.