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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 therefor write to you, and swear to my statement General I dont know the way to apply to you in because I dont know your rules, I have got a white friend to write this for me. Please request Mr. Bevill 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 her X mark Abney Sworn to and subscribed before me April 9" 1867 (Sgd) Robt. Arrington J.P. P.S. I am living in Livingston Sumter Co with Judge George B Saunders who is Probate Judge. Please write to him. L.A. Official Copy J. F. Conyngham 1" Lieut 24 U.S.I. & A.A.A.G.