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me that I had not time to save myself from the lick. From that time I know nothing more. No words passed between us there.
Q. What was the original cause of the difficulty?
A. The original cause grew out of a sister of his living with me she stole some things & I brushed her slightly with permission of her parents. I gave orders that none of the them should visit the plantation after that, these girls came down to work in his tobacco & I sent them home which made him mad.
Q. Did he rent of you?
A. No just a tobacco patch I gave him on the place. He worked for my Mother.
Q. Did you ever threaten to kill him?
A. No sir.
Q. Where were you hit - how long were you sick & have you recovered?
A. I was hit above the right temple. I was sick over a month. I feel the effects at times.
Q. How long after receiving the blow, before you became sensible?
A. Some five days before I recollected anything about the fracas.
Q. Did you strike him with your fist or a stick?
A. A small stick.
Q. When did you strike him with the stick?
A. On the first day.
Q. At the time he approached you, was it from the rear or front?
A. The Rear
Q. What part of the ax was you struck with?
A. The pole.
Q. Was anyone present when this fracas occurred - the 2n one.