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

Testimony in the case of Viney Scarlett "Freedwoman" from the records of Clinch Co. Court

Clinch. Co. Court. Testimony of witness for the State.

Amy Michael, wife of Martial Michael. Sweareth upon oath that she heard Viney Scarlett - say to Mrs Livingston - if she had Black & White men running after her - she did not! Grace McLenden - further testifies that she heard - Viney Scarlett  - say to Mrs Livingston, that if she had Black & White men running after her - She did not! Then Mrs Livingston told her to hush - & she would not but kept on talking. but witness did not understand what she said. Mrs Livingston - went into the house & shut the door, but the prisoner continued to remain there using abusive language. Mrs Livingston sworn - saith; that Viney Scarlett came to her house {on Thursday June 28th} & cursed & abused her & from her manner and appearance, she came to her house, purposely to make a fuss with her, and prisoner was at the time in front of Mrs Livingston's house. on the A & G. R.R. - about 20 yards from her house. At the time the Prisoner did use vulgar & obscene language - 

This I certify to be a true copy of the testimony in this case.

J. Kearny Smith
Capt & A.S.A Comsr