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26th 

Dr C. Fais
Dr. Chas Fais, say's "Dr Bells associates are few and not rebels" (See Vol 2 Pg 54, L 21)

The foregoing testimony given with two exceptions by men of undoubted loyalty, and all of high character & standing in the community, proves if it proves anything, that Dr Bell is a man of Loyalty, Sobriety, Honesty & Integrity, and of excellent Professional reputation, thoroughly qualified for his position and that his intimate associates are not rebels.

Fifth Charge
Fifth
Fifth charge preferred by Jas Bruce late clk in the Bureau R.F. & A.L.

This charge is in words as follows "And about the aforesaid month of Febr'y a very large amount of Good whisky and egg nog were drunk by and with the consent of Dr Bell, the Med cadets certain officers and a few notorious rebel friends of Dr Bells. To such an extent was this carried on that I spoke of it as a robbery of the Government and a disgrace to feed and pamper notorious rebels at the expense of the U.S."

This charge assumes that