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without proof.  I knew them long & well before ever I heard of him. So no one could expect me to adopt his views when I never had seen anything wrong myself.  I think we can't be too careful about injuring the character of anyone.  And I never believe wrong of any person until I know tis truth.  Now thee knows the whole story and why I have been subjected to indignities.  This last week some boxes came to the Southrom farm marked in my name, with some things in them for the other teachers.  I had a letter the Com had sent me saying what I was to do with the contents.  Some clothing which did not reach me at Arlington I was to have for my scholars here.  Well Col Obrien deliberately opened those