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I finally succeeded in throwing her down about which time my son run up a considerable scuffle ensued but he (my son succeeded finally in overpowering her. We never intended to hurt her her assault on my wife invited my self and so, my son hit her several licks in the scuffle the woman Minny is the cause of the whole affair. If she had behaved herself there would not be any difficulty. I refer you to any respectable man either in Madison or Gainsboro who may know me from the truth of what I say. I thought I would write to you on the subject inasmuch as I failed to see you.
Very Respect Your &c
W. H. McWhorter

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