Report of the Evidence of George Hudson Esq. M.P.

<p>This is a report of the evidence presented by George Hudson Esq. M.P. during the trial of Richardson Versus Wodson at the York Summer Assizes in 1850. George Hudson a prominent figure in the British railway boom of the mid-19th century was known as the Railway King due to his extensive investments and influence. This trial provides a snapshot into the legal and financial complexities of the era offering insights into Hudson's business dealings and the controversies surrounding his career.</p><p>The proceedings documented in this report shed light on the intricate web of railway finance and the challenges of accountability during a period of rapid industrial expansion. It serves as a valuable historical resource for those interested in the economic and social history of Victorian England particularly the rise and fall of one of its most significant entrepreneurs.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>