982. And you were one of the parties who signed memorial to the
trustee on the estate of Scalloway some years ago?-Yes.
983. Can you remember how long it is since that petition was got
up?-I cannot exactly say, but think it was eight years ago.
984. Was it shortly after you were asked to sign the obligation
which Williamson mentioned?-Yes.
985. Do you remember the grievances that were set forth in the
memorial?-Were they the same things that you are complaining
of now, or was there anything additional?-There was nothing
additional.
986. Was there any prohibition at that time to sell tea to your
neighbours?-There was very little of it sold.