Illinois vs. August Spies et al. trial transcript no. 1. Direct examination by Mr. Salomon. Cross-examination by Mr. Walker. Testified on behalf of the Defense, Spies, August et al. Testified as to Harry Gilmer's general reputation for truth and veracity. Testified on various topics (page numbers provide a partial guide): Gilmer, Harry (vol.L 280).
Testimony of B. P. Lee, 1886 Aug. 3.
Volume L, 280-281, 2 p.
Lee, B. P.
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MRS. B. P. LEE,
a witness called and sworn on behalf of the defendants, was examined in chief by MR. Salomon, and testified as follows:
Q What is your name?
A B. P. Lee.
Q Where do you reside?
A 295 West Randolph street.
Q How long have you lived there?
A Lived there since April 1st.
Q How long have you lived in the city of Chicago?
A Five years the 10th day of September.
Q You live there with your family?
A Yes sir.
Q Do you know a man by the name of Harry Gilmer?
A Yes sir.
Q How long have you known him?
A I have known him since sometime last summer.
Q Do you know his general reputation for truth and veracity amongst the people where he resided?
A I have always heard that it was bad.
Q You know it?
A I don't know it. I have heard it was bad.
Q You have always heard it was bad?
A Yes sir.
Q Very bad?
A I have heard people say that they would not believe him under oath.
CROSS EXAMINATION
By Mr. Walker.
Q Was that at 295 West Randolph street?
A No sir.
Q 301?
A Yes sir, I heard Mr. Moses say so.
Q At 301?
A Yes sir.
Q That is Mr. Moses who was on the witness stand?
A Yes sir.
Q You spoke to Moses and Moses spoke to you about Gilmer?
A Yes sir.
Q When was that?
A It has been several times he spoke of it.
Q Since Mr. Gilmer testified on the witness stand in this case?
A I don't think it was.
Q Did you know Mr. Serene the lawyer?
A No sir.
Q You heard Mr. Mitchell, this last witness?
A I did not hear him say anything.
Q I understood you to say Mr. Moses and Mr. Mitchell?
A No sir---I have Moses.
Q That was 301 West Randolph street?
A Yes.
Q Anybody else?
A No sir.