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Office Sub Asst Com Bu R.F and A.L Marshall Texas Feb 28th 1868 Ben Avery (freedman) being sworn states as follows, Mr. David James came to the Stable of Mr. Hargrove, where I am employed as an ostler, and asked for his horse, I saddled his horse and lead him to the door. Mr. James then called me a damned son of a bitch, and caught me by my shirt collar, and with a knife attempted to cut my throat, whereupon Mr Harry caught him by the arm and begged of him, James, not to kill me. James then let go his hold of me and I ran away. (Sgd) Ben Avery his mark Sworn and Subscribed before me this 28th day of Feb 1868 A.G. Malloy 1st Lt 35th Inftry Sub. Asst. Com A true copy A G Malloy 1st Lt 35th Iny S.A.C.
Transcription Notes:
not sure if it's "Mr. Hargrove"
Not sure if it's "Mr. Harry"
Not sure on the bottom signatures and titles
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Reopened for Editing 2023-05-16 14:43:37
ostler = hostler = a man employed to look after the horses of people staying at an inn.