Robert Feilden Eyewitness Account

• Occupation: Magistrate

Was at Mr Buxton’s house on 16 August. Heard no disagreement about the decision to call in the military

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Robert Feilden, Esq. sworn: examined by Mr. Littledale.

Q. You are a Magistrate for the county of Lancaster?

A. Yes, I am.

Q. Were you at Mr. Buxton's house on the 16th. August, 1819?

A. I was.

Q. Did you take the information which you hold in your hand?

A. I did; and Owen swore to it.

Q. Owen swore to it?

A. He did.

Q. I will just ask you if you also thought it necessary to call in the military in aid of the civil power?

A. Certainly; I heard no difference of opinion about it.

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