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differences of opinion between myself on the one side and the said Mrs Harris and the then Judge of Probate, since deceased, on the other. These two not only seemingly believed in the right and ultimate success of their so-called Confederate States, but on all occasions, whether acting as individuals, or representing others, did their utmost to sustain the Currency which I so much distrusted. So far as their intercourse with me was concerned Mrs Harris requested us to make collections in such Currency for herself & children of whom she was guardian, and advised, and urged, and approved the obtaining of orders for such sales. 

3 The said Judge of Probate also, carrying out the views of said Mrs Harris, threatened me with making me liable if the cotton was burnt or otherwise destroyed, and with his threats used his arguments to induce me to apply for such orders. The over-zeal of these parties, for which it is sought now to make me suffer, in endeavoring to uphold such Currency, caused them to speak unkindly of others who differed from them, and placed me in an awkward position in the discharge of my duties.

4 I made such collections in Confederate Treasury notes; obtained notes to sell the merchandise, and cotton. The merchandise was sold for such the only currency of this