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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. [[Seal.]] I certify the above to be above copy. (Signed) E.D. Kenndy A.B. Jeffn Co. Ky. [[Seal.]] Louisville Ky, Aug 14" 1867. [[left margin]] 5 cent Int. Revenue Stamp cancelled. War Department, Bureau Refugees Freedmen &c Washington Sept 22" 1871 A true copy. [[/left margin]]