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slitting her ear which mule was afterwards taken by Federals and used in their army. Jinny knows said mule well and used said mule to plough with. Many more facts of interest might be introduced but I forbear. Considering that gross injustice has been done me in this matter I respectfully ask that you may point and some way by which I may secure justice. I ask for nothing more.

I am, Sir, very respectfully
Your obdt servt
Silas Thurlow