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Edson during the war.

Q You see this petition, did you ever sign it.
A I do see it. I never signed it.

Q [[left margin]]5[[/left margin]] Is this the signature of any of your family?
A Not that I recognize and I know them all, 

Q Were you ever asked to sign the petition?
A No sir. but I heard of a petition to put Dr Boemond in charge of the Hospl. I told [[left margin]] 10 [[/left margin]] the persons speaking, I was willing to do anything right for Dr B but was not willing to attack a man I knew nothing about and signed no petition.

Dr Boemond Recalled,
Q [[left margin]] 15 [[/left margin]] You see Dr this signature J. Shelly, is it the signature of J. Shelly? 
A No sir. it is not. I know his signature.

Testimony of Dr Brady under oath,
Q What is your name, age and profession?
A [[left margin]] 20 [[/left margin]] John A. Brady MD 35, surgeon 1st Ky cavalry during the war.

Q Are you acquainted with Dr R.A. Bell and if so, how long and is your knowledge of him such that you can testify concerning [[left margin]] 25 [[/left margin]] his Character?
A [[left margin]] 26 [[/left margin]] I am. have known him since 1863

[[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]]