Description:CASE II. John Allen Fone, of Hanley
Claims to have received goods that were one hundred and fifty per cent above the market price!
Witnessed by Richard Simpson.
CASE III. Joseph Walton, of Hanley
He was compelled to take one third of his wages in Truck.- He sold a pig to his Master at five pence per pound, which he sold on to his men at seven pence per pound.
Witnessed by Richard Simpson.
CASE IV. Jacob Wood, of Burslem
Worked for a Truck Master for several months. His wages had not averaged twelve shillings a week in that time. He had to pay his rent in Truck because he had no money.
Witnessed by Richard Simpson.
CASE V. James Goodwin, of Hanley
Claims he was payed in Truck of inferior quality and charged at an extravagant price.
Witnessed by James Wildin and Thomas Tatler.
CASE VI. William birch, of Shelton
Worked for a Truck Master for twelve months. Was paid most of his wages in Truck at up to 40% of the market price and had to pay his rent in goods.
Witnessed by Richard Simpson.