![Transcription Center logo](/themes/custom/tc_theme/assets/image/logo.png)
This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.
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 [[left margin]] most disgraceful to me. [[underlined]] I [[/underlined]] who have been so proud of my fair name. [[/left margin]] [[right margin]] I [[underlined]] want to stay here [[/underlined]] And show all who have heard the outrageous report that I am innocent. [[/right margin]]