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in Bull & Pues Store, Jno Lewis called me to the door. Saying there was a fight going on at Maxwells. Miss Maxwell called out they will kill my father; will no one come to his assistance. I ran to the house as rapidly as I could; passing through the Post office room. And found the parties engaged upon the back porch. Pam Rector Striking Maxwell with a Small Stick, whilst his brother Babs was standing at the door of the house, as if to prevent Maxwells escape; Maxwell was making no resistance. I took hold of Pam Rector and pulled him away, saying to him you have done too much. Rector made no effort to renew the beating. Miss Maxwell came up in the meantime. Rector told her he always loved her, but was compelled to whip her father

I am in Warrenton at every Court; and any farther information I can give you is at your Service But I will state in conclusion that Pam Rector is in Illinois, and his brother Babs is in St Lewis, having left this state some time ago

Respectfully
Robt. H. Basham