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Exhibit "D" Bu R. F. & A.L. Grenada August 8th 1866 R.D. McLean Mayor of Grenada Sir I have the honor your attention to the fact that "Nicia" a Freedwoman died in this town last evening and as it is [[unreliable?]] her death was caused by effect of shot wounds recently received. I respectfully ask that an inquest may be called and proper investigation be had in her case I am very Respectfully obt Servt {sd} Silas May Sub. Com True Copy J.H. Shepley Lt. and Asst. Sub. Com. Grenada Miss Aug R.W. McLean Mayor of Grenada States that he has read a letter this office and that on the 25th day of L.M. Hankins appeared before him and reported that he had caught some person in orchard stealing fruit in the night time. He halted them and they disregarded him. He and they passed on he again halted them
Transcription Notes:
**If you look at the rest of the letter on the next page, you will see that it is thought this lady actually died from exposure, not the bird shot. She was crazy, and walked around outside without clothing, and got away from people caring for her. SO... the word that is partially hidden and partially seen, must be "UNRELIABLE" - questionable is a synonym.
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