J.H.Buckingham - "Smith 'The St Christopher' Mr Neptune on his Throne..." [Bribery Commission Sketchbook 1851]

Social History (Museum of St Albans)

"Smith 'The St Christopher' Mr Neptune on his Throne just arrived from Sea - qn what C. Ansr Q-C." Compass points and Latitude N S alongside. Pencil sketch. Bearded figure in hat, with pipe, seated, covered by voluminous check travelling cape. Neptune Smith of Back Street, received £5 or £6 from Harry Edwards for his services as a publican, and as a 'fighting-man', or keeper of the peace, not for his vote. Not immediately clear why he needed to consult a QC. Report … into the Existence of Bribery 1852, §2262, 6418-34J H Buckingham, [Bribery Commission Sketchbook 1851], [7]

1851

PX7096buckBribery.tif

Amy Cooke

PWD Box 75

20/09/2006