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:
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Does he live in West Street ? — No, down the North End.
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Do both the Pains live in Alexandra Cottages ? — Yes, I do not know whether No. 4 or 5.
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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.
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Ralph sent the letter to Pain, did he ? — Yes, and we received it at Shanklin.
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And Pain showed it to you ? — Yes.
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And he came up with you, and voted ? — Yes.
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What is Job’s Christian name ? — I do not rightly know his Christian name ; William, I think.
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Where does he live ? — Griffin Street, I think.
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That is all you received ? — Yes.