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That there is no protection for colored men or Union citizens in the neighborhood of his residence and that for this reason he has been obliged to leave his house and friends to seek protection for his rights and life in Nashville Davidson County, Tenn.
    
Deponent further says that he has been law abiding and has never committed any crime against the law of the state or of Giles County to the best of his Knowledge and belief.

Pink his X mark Harriss 

Attest: (Signed) H.W. Walter.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27" day of July 1868

(Signed) Jos W Gelray
Capt 45" U.S.T.
Brv't Lieut. Col. U.S.A.
Act'g Sub-Ass't Comr
B.R.F. and A.L.

A true Copy
W.H. Bower.
Lieut 45" U.S.I.