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If this had happened with some other white man, I suppose W Berill would have tried to befriend me and the child; but as it is with him, there is no one to advise with me, that has any power; and I therefore write to you, and swear to my statement.

General: I  dont know the way to apply to you in, because I don't know your rules. I have got a white friend to write this for me.

Please request Mr Berill to let me have the child. 

If you would know whether I am hardworking and honest, please write to Judge George B. Saunders, or my old master Col. Charley R. Gibbs.

Lucy Abney
her mark.      

Sworn to and subscribed before me April 9th 1867 Robt Arrington JP