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John Oldridge 
~Affidavit~

Wherein he states that he lives in the city of Memphis Tenn and has resided here for nearly nine years - lives on the corner of Vance & Shelby Street was in the city during the riot  was a witness of Shooting & burning by policeman & others amongst which was the setting on fire of "Grace" Church - notified some of the city officials heard them make Speeches to the Mob incendiary in character - whom they appeared to wield much influence over -

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