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were killing these negroes.

I am also informed that Griffin & Pruitt had a difficulty since this thing occurred and that the Jury held that it was a malicious prosecution against Pruitt. Tate & his party have gone to parts unknown.

I state this case as told to me by reliable men.
Respectfully &c
P. D. Claiborne Agt
B.R.F. & A.L.
Gwinnett Co.

[[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]]
C.59.O.A.C.Vol 2.1866