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Macon Co Tenn }

Near Lafayatte Tenn
January 29th 1869

Jane White cold being duly sworn according to Law Says she is the wife of William White (cold) has six children which William White (cold) is the father. William White my husband left me about the 18th Nov 1866 for some cause I know not what for he would not speak to me or my children for about five weeks before he left my cabin I supported him for several months and he would not work for any one came home sometimes angry and cruly beat me and my children in a very unhusband like manner.

I over herd Mr John A. White say he was mad at my husband only once and then he said to my husband you must try and pay your daughters Doctors Bill which has fits and my husband started off for Lafayatte and did not return until the evening of the 17th Nov / 66 which was three days. I do not wish my children to go away from here and I do not want to go myself but am willing to let my husband assist me in supporting them but I will not live with him as his wife.

Jane her X mark White

Sworn and Subscribed this 29th day Jan'y 1866
[[W.A.?]] Rodgers J.P.

Attest
George [[Risbee?]] Corp'l,
5th U.S. Cavalry