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North Carolina
Columbus County 

This day came before me Calvin G. Gore, a justice of the peace in and for said County. J Lloyd McKay who being sworn saith on oath that he is well acquainted with Ben Simpson a freedman, that he has seen him engaged in a riot and row with other freedmen knocking them down with brass knuckles, that he regards him as a person of bad and vicious character; would not believe him under oath. That he has been in Mr Richardson's employ for two months, that he is always faithful and careful in paying men in his employ.

Signed, Sealed and Sworn before me and I certify that Mr McKay is a gentleman of respectability.

[[signature]] J. L. McKay [[/signature]] {Seal}

[[signature]] Calvin C. Gore [[/signature]] JP