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them to secure their share, as he would undoubtedly sell it or otherwise dispose of it, and as Hester, one of his hands, told me that Mr Walker had already moved one load of the Tobacco. Hester also told me in the presence of Andy that Walker offered him twice what he could make by his case if he would testify for him (Walker). Andy requested me to assist him in his case and I hesitated some time as I do not like to take sides with the negros against white men, but being convinced that the boys were not likely to get their just dues I consented, and I would further state in regard to shares, I have two sets of hands employed this year, on new land clearing up, and give them all they make. Ro. Bingham Sworn and subscribed to before me at Hillsboro this 3d day of March 1868. Chas. B. Whittemore Agt. Bu. R.F. & A.L.