Philpott, William | Day 11

One of the 8 crew of the ‘Albert Victor’ lugger which was called by letter to come back to Deal to vote. Apart from his share of the £32, he received £3 from his son George Philpott.


Witness Type: Both Sides, Bribee


Witness Testimony:

  • 13748.

    Does he live in West Street ? — No, down the North End. 

  • 13749.

    Do both the Pains live in Alexandra Cottages ? — Yes, I do not know whether No. 4 or 5. 

  • 13750.

    You told us the Pain that wrote the letter lived in Alexandra Cottages ? — He did not write the letter, it was sent down by someone ; I believe Mr. Ralph sent it. 

  • 13751.

    Ralph sent the letter to Pain, did he ? — Yes, and we received it at Shanklin. 

  • 13752.

    And Pain showed it to you ?  — Yes. 

  • 13753.

    And he came up with you, and voted ? — Yes. 

  • 13754.

    What is Job’s Christian name ? — I do not rightly know his Christian name ; William, I think. 

  • 13755.

    Where does he live ? — Griffin Street, I think. 

  • 13756.

    That is all you received ? — Yes.