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honesty and loyalty?

A Dr Bells character in every respect is above any suspicion. Never heard anything but good of him in my life. As far as [[note]] 5 [[/note]] loyalty is concerned, Dr Bell is Known and always had been as not only loyal but radical. I am radical my self. 

Q Do you Know Dr T J. Griffith?
A Yes Sir,

Q [[note]] 10 [[/note]] Is your knowledge such that you can testify as to his character?
A I have little personal knowledge of him and what I do know is not favorable.

Q Is he a violent man of strong prejudices? Is [[note]] 15 [[/note]] his professional reputation good?
A Yes Sir. I so understand it. He is in the habit of attacking people personally. Professional reputation is not good. I would not meet him in consultation [[note]] 20 [[/note]] and I know a number of the best men Physicians in  the city who would not

Q Is he a drinking man?
A He bears that reputation.

Q Have you been in the habit of visiting 
[[note]] 25 [[/note]] the Hospital of the Bureau during the last year?
A Yes Sir.

Q [[note]] 28 [[/note]] Have you ever seen any Govt liquor used

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