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up to depart the case admitted of no delay I did what I conceived to be my duty.

This case will create much excitement the man is wealthy - and also many are accessory to this or other murders. there will be every exertion that wealth and influence can bring to squash the proceedings and cast the burthen on the Complainants. 

I am General
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Sevt
Wm A Poillon
Capt & Asst Supt of Freed men

Transcription Notes:
I think this may be the same William Poillon? https://dmna.ny.gov/historic/reghist/civil/infantry/7thInfNYSM/7thInfNYSMPersonPoillon2.htm http://www.numismaticmall.com/numismaticmall-com/poillon-william