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this on the 29th April, the first time Mr Statham & Mr Sims were present, the Second time witness & Mr Henry was present - He arrested Mr Statham and Said on the 29th April they had no private conversation with the negro afterwards.

William Statham sworn for Deft say, He rode with Simon a piece this morning  He ast this boy what would become of him is he sworn to a lie, he said he did not know  witness told him he would go to hell, witness ast him how he knew who whipt him & he blind folded, he said he could not positively.

Cross examined
Said he was whipt on Saturday night & that he was hung by a chain round his neck - [[strikethrough]] Says [[/strikethrough]] Supposed that Simon knew that he was brother to Meredith Statham

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ast = asked