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0712

legal title and actual evidence. 

[[illegible]] for U. States as having taken possession of the whole land since the 8th of March 1863. 

8. 10.} These Nos are true and correct except as qualified by the foregoing.

11. - No 11 is true so far as it states facts. But Parker and myself are entitled to have the legal title conveyed to us and we are bound only to assign dower to Ann F. Wise widow of J.C. Wise, dec'd, and that we are not bound as stated to pay to the estate of J.C. Wise $7666 but in lieu thereof now, for reasons stated, to assign dower in the land.

No. 12.  No. 12 is rebutted  what is already stated - It is correct in stating that I now have no means left to me, wherewith to satisfy any obligations in this, or any other behalf. My lands have all been seized and are held as "abandoned." My slaves have all been freed;  My livestock, provision, farming utensils, carriages, [[illegible]] used household and kitchen furniture and nearly all personal property have been taken and scattered, or destroyed, or sold, and I am left entirely dependent upon my daily labor for daily bread

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---------- Reopened for Editing 2023-11-30 16:53:07 Even with some illegible areas withstanding, I believe this is ready for review.