Pierce, Robert | Day 9

Received £4 for room and treating from Mr Coleman (Liberal) and his wife received £5 from Slaughter (Conservative) for a room. Neither room was used by the parties. Also received money for treating. Unclear as to on which side his allegiance lay.

Witness Type: Both Sides, Publican, Beerhouse Keeper, Treater

Party: Unknown / Did not vote

Witness Testimony:

  • 10593.

    What was that 5L for ? — For hiring one of the rooms.

  • 10594.

    Was that for the Conservative or the Liberal party ? — That one was for the Conservative party.

  • 10595.

    So you let one room to Mr. Coleman for the Liberal party, and you took 5L. for the use of another room for the Conservatives ? — Yes.

  • 10596.

    They neither of them used the rooms did they ? — No, I think not.

  • 10597.

    I will not ask you which side you voted, but you voted for one side ? — Yes, I voted for one side. They never asked me for my vote. I always stuck to my colours.