Moretonhamptead: Excise Prosecution: … … Thomas Pollard stated that he was the proprietor of the White Hart Hotel, that the tap was a part of the premises in his occupation, and that in July and August last year. Hole was occupying it as his servant. …. (Continues) … Witness replied that he entered into an arrangement to allow Hole 6s a week, and at the end of the year, when he made up accounts with Mr. Pinsent, he allowed it. Mr. Bridgman: Oh! Mr. Pinsent, who is that gentleman. Is he not a brewer? Witness’ Yes, Q: now Mr. Pollard, is it not a fact that you let the tap to Mr. Pinsent, and he let it to Hole as a bound house? A. No, it is not. Q. You have been subpoenaed to produce a certain memorandum in writing purporting to be made between Hole and Pinsent: Will you produce it: A. I know of none … continues … Thomas Pinsent said he was a brewer of Newton Abbott and one of the firm of “Pinsent and Company.” He had made arrangements with Mr. Pollard to supply beer to the tap. … (continues)…
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GRO0831 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1842 – 1889