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I do not reside near enough to either of the gentleman spoken of in the within petition to be called a neighbor. I know both these gentlemen however very well and state that I have always regarded and do now regard them as estimable and worthy gentlemen I do not think either gentleman capable of joining what is called the black cavalry or any other band of a like character.      Ben Fitzpatrick

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