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and drink whisky, but a union man can't "Did not know there was going to be a disturbance, supposed these would be a lecture or operation," (See Vol 2, Pp 54 L 7 to 13) Dr. Fais testifies further that "Dr Griffith asked Dr Bell if he refused him admission. And if so why, Dr Bell said that he Griffith had sent a petition to Washington to have him (Bell) removed. "Griffith denied this, saying none of the Griffiths had anything to do with it. Dr. Bell then said it is all right, if that is the case you are at full liberty to visit the Hosp'l at proper hours or some such words. Griffith very rudely and in a very discourteous manner contradicted Dr. Bell & Dr. Wilson & I consulted and concluded to leave the room. Dr. Bell claimed that as Surg in Charge he had a right to say who should visit the Hosp'l," (See Vol 2 Pp 53 L 4 to 20) He adds that "he did not consider that he or any of the party were refused admittance because they were union men" and that he & Dr. David J Griffith had after been invited to the Hosp'l" (See Vol 2 Pp 53 L 20 to 26) He reiterates, "Dr Bell told us distinctly we could visit the Hosp'l at proper hours" (See Vol 2, Pp 54 L 14 to 78)