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recorded in heaven and stamped by the Holy writ, but it is recorded in [[strikethrough]] heaven [[/strikethrough]] hell and stamped by eternal damnnation - their atrocities and barbarities would fill volumes. They say although they have been overpowered they have not been whiped and they look forward to the time when they again shall drive the Yankee from their soil. Such are the men that I have had to deal with "an oily towny while in your presence but stand ready to stab you when your back is turned, of which I bear ample profe, and in my own opinion the assassin who attempted to murder me was hired by these same parties who now accuse me although I have no profe of the same. And I think that by having there ill will & emnity is ample profe that I have don my duty.

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