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was cognizant of or would approve the extinguishment of fines on the bitter cold nights. I have already stated I think Crosby the culpable individual. I think Mr. Cahill is an honorable man, and would never decend [descend] to such practices.

I know that orders for interments were not issued in very many cases.

I know that Dr. Bell was cognizant of the sale of the bodies, because I have conversed with him on the subject and directed his attention to the great damage the Hospital would receive were there facts known to the colored people  I remember that I once said to him "If the Negroes hear of this they will burn the Hospital"

(Signed) B.R.S. Boremond
A.A. Surgeon U.S.A.

State of Kentucky}
County of Jefferson}

Above affidavit subscribed to and sworn before me this 29th July A.D. 1867.

(Signed) E.D. Kennedy
Act. Bvt. Jeff. Co. Ky. 

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I certify the above to be above copy.
(Signed) E.D. Kenndy
A.B. Jeffn Co. Ky.

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Louisville Ky, Aug 14" 1867.

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5 cent Int. Revenue Stamp cancelled. 

War Department,
Bureau Refugees Freedmen &c
Washington Sept 22" 1871
A true copy. 
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