A. Yes, with the exception of white paper or ribband, I cannot say which.
Q. How were the gentlemen dressed?
A. In blue clothes I think; but there were such a number of persons hurrying into the yard, that I had not an opportunity of examining; the four horses were ready; I gave them another chaise, as I feared the wheels of this were not very well greased.
Q. Had you any conversation with Sandom, or either of the gentlemen with him?
A. I said to Mr. Sandom, "Will those gentlemen breakfast;" he said, "No, they have breakfasted at my house, they have been in an open boat all night, and are very much fatigued." I then asked him a question, "Who are they?" he said he did not know, but they had news of the utmost consequence, and begged I would let them have good horses.
Q. Did any thing else pass between you and Mr. Sandom?
A. No, further than my asking where to; and they said to Westminster. I told the boys I supposed they were going to the Admiralty.
Cross-examined by Mr. Serjeant Pell.
Q. What time was it you received the note?