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Sam and his wife Both came to my house naked or they could not hide their nakedness he never paid the Boys a Cent. And hasnt yet I desire if it meets your aprobation to have to have the Suit Set a Side at Cogburs Cost. and he made to pay the Boys every cent of their wages he commenced to swindle these freedmen and has done it So far. they Say they dont know how to make him pay them. This Case Can be fairley adjusted before the Judge the Probate of Bullock County.

I am with Respect
Your ob. Svt
Isaac M. Johnson

I certify that I am wel acquainted 
Mr. I M Johnson the foregoing petitioner
and take pleasure in saying that he is
a valuable & truthful man.

Tho Pullum