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I was on last Friday threatened with violence of an undefined character because I was suspected of having an intention to prosecute this matter. But the threat was prudently with a withdrawn upon my making a counter threat of trying to ferret out the quilty if it were not withdrawn.
Of this crime or rather the perpetrators I have no knowledge, but pardon this digression, I desired to show the character of the men who oppose etc etc. Who would give time to society here- who would control the sentiment of this community, &-.
The Teacher Rev. A.B. Norris, if he has not already written you, will do so very shortly. He accepts your terms.
Very Respectfully,
Your Obt Servt
J.W.N. Mears.