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Auburn June 28th 1867

To whom it may concern, I do certify that I have known Mrs Wilkerson for Several years, I have ever looked on her, as an industrious, energetic, persevering woman, labouring hard to sustain her self and family; But unfortunate for her she did not have a Husband that properly sympathised with her in her efforts to sustain herself and family. 
Mr. Wilkerson is a man that is fond of the inebriating bowl, and when drinking is sometimes very cruel in his treatment towards his wife (so say reports) and I have often seen marks of violence on her person which led me to believe the reports were true. 

Tho's. H Whitley

P.S. I lived in sight of Mrs Wilkerson Seven Years
T. H. Whitley

I have known Mrs Wilkerson for seven or eight years and always believed her to be industrious and enterprising lady, & apparently disposed to promote the interest and prosperity of her family.

J. S. Moore

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edited: removed archive stamp, per SI not required, its Thos for Thomas, other corrections