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259 July 3rd Editor of the Waynesboro Times: Your paper of the 23rd ult contains an article stating that I am interested in the planting of cotton in Burke Co. This is entirely false. I am not, and never have been interested directly or indirectly, in the planting of any description in Burke Co. Further: I certify upon honor, that I am not interested either directly or indirectly in planting in this or any other State. As your article is calculated to do me injury both officially and personally, I ask that you will publish the foregoing - Yours Respectfully Davis Tillson Bvt Maj Genl Comdg and Asst Com'r