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to judge of the conduct private and public of Mr. T. because of the sentiments I have entertained, and maintained in relation to the rebellion.  I never have had but one opinion on that subject, and that was, that such folly and wickedness never was exhibited in any age by any civilized people.  This opinion I have expressed on all suitable occasions, for which I have been frequently insulted and threatened with personal violence.

After the order directing a Freedmans Court, I was selected by the Freedmen to attend to their interest in said court, but owing to my professional engagements I had to decline.  This would show that I had their confidence, and never having heard a solitary complaint from any one of them, I take it, that there could have been no cause for it.

David Fultz

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