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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