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14[[/strikethrough]]?[[/strikethrough]] R.H. & A.S.A. Dist. D of P. 1.V. 1867.

attempt to burn Wolfe's house. please [[/strikethrough]]?[[/strikethrough]]let me have the opportunity to see you before the trial begins. I have not a particle of doubt but there is a combination formed against Wolfe. besides this Stone has made up his mind, yet he has not heard the case. I do not think he is fit to try it. On last friday he said to me, he did not think that there is sufficient evicence to convict Pollard for burning. I told him that is not what is wanted, that I believe that if the truth were known that would rest on a White man. I did not think he was so ignorant or short sighted or whatever else you chose to call it, that he could not understand that Pollard is to be tried for attempt to burn, and not for being the one who actually did burn. I was astonished at him, in not being able to discern between an attempt to do a crime. & actually doing it. and to-day he told me to my face that because I said that Wolfe's intention is not to prove that Pollard did burn the house, therefore Pollard must go free.
The actual burning is not be concerned in Pollard's trial. Judging from the Squire manners & words, I conclude that some one in authority in Warrenton [[/erased]] h [[/erased]] has given him a lecture or something of the kind. he told me he intends reporting himself to the Secretary of War & talks about binding every body to keep the peace, & wants the Military among to help the civil authorities, etc etc When I see you I will give more particulars.
I am in haste yours etc J.G. Foster

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