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I just mean to. Because thee is Sup't of school board but older than [[?]] And a Married man. So thee will not think it indelicate in me. Thee is a Stranger to me But thee can right this matter And I can't bear it. Mr. Kimble I have to cry as I write I am down here alone And a woman. And to have such things said about me. I can't bear it. He said that [[underlined]] I [[/underlined]] had shared Dr Pettijohn's bed with him. A white lady that heard it told it

The servants heard the old colored women

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most disgraceful to me. [[underlined]] I [[/underlined]] who have been so proud of my fair name.
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I [[underlined]] want to stay here [[/underlined]] And show all who have heard the outrageous report that I am innocent.
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