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pending of this case which I considered too contemptible to answer.  Barker is at variance with nearly every body in the district.

N.H. Ginton (white) States.  I corroborate the statements of Mr. J.J. Browning they having been made in my hearing and presence.  Dr. Barker told me no longer ago than this morning (Feby 4th) that he had told the people in his neighborhood not to carry any contracts to Lieut Leidtke for approval as he Barker would and was bound to have him removed from the District.