Part 111

Q. That was on the third day after he had engaged the three offices?

A. Yes.

Q. He had then engaged all three?

A. Yes.

Q. Are they three rooms in the same house?

A. Three rooms in the same house.

Q. (To Mr. Fearn) Is that letter Mr. Cochrane Johnstone's hand writing? (handing it to the Witness.)

A. I believe it is.

It was delivered in, and read as follows:--

"Sir,--I called again upon you to know if you have Powers to sell the house, part of which I have taken, as I find there are several persons in the house at present, which is rather awkward, and makes it too public.

"If you have powers to sell I will immediately treat with you; have the goodness therefore to leave the terms with your clerk, or send them to me at No. 18, Great Cumberland-street. I will however call again this day before I return to the West end of the town.

I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant, (Signed) A. COCHRANE JOHNSTONE."

(Addressed) Mr. Addis.

Cross-examined by Mr. Serjeant Best.

Q. I believe he took the first room for Mr. Butt expressly?

A. Yes; and gave me a reference to him at Mr. Fearn's, who then lived in Cornhill.

Q. And the next time he came he said he wanted it for Mr. Fearn?

A. No; he said then he wanted it for Mr. Butt.

Q. And the third time he said he wanted it for Mr. Fearn?

A. Yes.

Q. Mr. Fearn has now the whole.

A. Yes.

Mr. James Pilliner, sworn.

Examined by Mr. Gurney.

Q. Are you a Stock Broker?

A. Yes.

Q. Prior to the 21st of February had you made any purchases for the Defendant Holloway, in Stock or Omnium?

A. I had, in both.