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in these cases, as there is a manifest unwillingness among the people generally to give testimony voluntarily: some no doubt are influenced by fear, whilst others in all probability are well wishers to, if not participants in the commission of these crimes. 

I have the honor to be 
Very Respectfully 
Your Obt Servt 
R. T. Smith
Sub Asst Comm'r &c

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