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sworn to before me this 5th day of February 1867
John A McDonnell
Capt. and Supt.

George W. Graham, formerly an officer in the 144" U.S. Vols, says, The colored people or those I consider Union people do not speak well of Mr Tukey.  But there is a class of people here who do like him.  This class are either those who were in or connected with the Rebel Army.  I have been told by John Carter, Lewis Owen, and Julia Powell (col'd), that they had bought clothing of Mr Tukey.  A large amount must have been sold by him.  I have known Lieut. Cook since Nov. last. He is considered a good officer by the Union whites and colored people, always attentive to his duty. Never heard he old clothing, or any other property.  After Lieut. Cook was relieved here the colored people got up a petition signed by some Eighty (80) persons, and intended to present it to Gen'l Schofield, to have  him returned.  I have seen these petitions myself.  I am now assistant foreman of the Burial Corps.
Sworn to before me this 5th day of February 1867
John A McDonnell
Capt. and Supt.

  Miss E.M. Leavitte teacher of "Cutis" White School, says I have known Mr Tukey since October last.  His reputation for honesty is not very good.  He does