J.H.Buckingham - "W B Simpson Bribery Commission." [Bribery Commission Sketchbook 1851]

Social History (Museum of St Albans)

"W B Simpson Bribery Commission". Pencil and wash. Standing hand on hip, quill pen in right hand. Simpson was the Clerk of the County Court (a position he managed to obtain in spite of Blagg's campaign for it, through the help of Raphael, the liberal MP he had helped elect in 1847, and a payment to Harry Edwards - Report … into the Existence of Bribery 1852 §§3704-5). Simpson was therefore the Parliamentary Commisioners' host; his officials will have helped the proceedings. Simpson was a Liberal solicitor, who tried to displace Harry Edwards in 1850, first by becoming Bell's agent, and then Carden's (not knowing the latter to be conservative). Several times Mayor, in later years. Report … into the Existence of Bribery 1852 §1321-1408, 4955-92, 5939, 9007-17J H Buckingham, [Bribery Commission Sketchbook 1851], [1]

1851

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CD 1081

Amy Cooke

PWD Box 75

19/09/2006