Have you had an opportunity of forming a judgment with relation to the character he has borne for honour and integrity as an individual and as a merchant?—From the many opportunities I have had of conversing with him, and knowing him in the character of a physician to his family, I have had an opportunity; also, as physician to most of the Spanish ambassadors; and I have known him as a countryman of theirs.
What character has he borne?—His father spared nothing on his education; it was the best this country could afford.
Is he a man of veracity and humanity?—In all the relations of life, kindred, friendship, and acquaintance, I consider him as standing very high.
Has he always borne the character of a humane, upright, Christian man?—As much as possible.
Charles Dodd, Esq., sworn.
I believe you are a solicitor?—I am.
Where do you live?—In Billiter Street, my house of business.
Are you acquainted with Pedro de Zulueta the prisoner?—I am.
I believe you have known him from his youth?—I have known him for twelve or fourteen years most intimately. I have the highest possible opinion of his honour and his integrity, and his moral and religious character. I have considered it a great blessing that my sons formed a strict intimacy with him, believing him as incapable of committing an offence against the law as it is possible for a man to be.