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sustained this, but stated at the same time that, if Dr. Harris's Atty. could show him any order or decree from either Genl. Swayne & Pope, directing that this statute should be not regarded, he would at once admit the Negroes evidence. I was so sick on the day of trial that I could only sit up a short time, and I told my Atty. I was sorry that he did not allow the Negro to testify. 

The J. P. whose name is Jo C. Guild, is a Gentleman and manifests every disposition to obey all orders and decrees as soon as known, Dr. Harris's statement that he lost his case for the want of this man's evidence, I think is totally unautherised; for if his witness had sworn all he claims he would, the case would have stood, the Negroes evidence unsupported [[strikethrough]] would have stood [[/strikethrough]] against my wifes & selfs with an abundance of corroborating circumstances.

Now to show you that I seek no advantage, but am perfectly willing to do him every possible justice, I ask and desire that, you send an order requiring Jo. C. Guild J.P. to associate with himself L.S. Skinner an old and experienced J.P. of this place, and give Dr. H. a new trial & admit the Negroes testimony, and give him a fair hearing, and that shall be final, I pledge myself to abide by the decission, and I want him to be compelled to, 
My desire is that he shall not be allowed to annoy me with his little malicious suit, from court to court, These justices of the peace are both of his own copper. or