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I have writen him frequently Since asking for what was due I have his letters Saying that I Should be paid but I have not Recd one cent of it Hon. J. J. Martin Hon Littleberg Strange Members of the Convention from this County & Judge A.B. Fanin by my request Called on him he told them that my labor had been done faithfully & had given entire Satisfaction & that I Should be paid he has now resigned & purchased a rich plantation in Montgomery County & is living on it & tells his Successor that he does not owe me a cent

as to the faithfulness of Service rendered & Justice of my claim & that I am a man of truth & veracity I Refer you to Hon J. J. Martin Hon L Strange Col W. B. Bowin Review assessor & Dr. L. B. Kendall Chief of Registration for this County or any others you may wish to interogate My school opened with 36 Sholars & Steadily increased until I had 110 Scholars My having taught a colored School & affiliating with the Republican party has made me unpopular in this Community