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NARA 559

Personally appeared before me, Thomas H. Morton Brevet Major U.S.A Sophia Lovelady, who being duly sworn deposes and say's. 

That she resides in Laudadale County Miss. entered the employ of B. F. Moore. of Lauderdale County, on or near the 1st day of March 1866, said Moore agreeing to pay her $6.00 per month for her services. Continued in the employ of the said Moore until on or about the 1st of December 1866, when she was driven from the plantation of the said Moore, by his (Moores) threats to shoot her if she did not leave - said Moore paid deponent during the time she was employed by him, $39.00 she asks that the balance ($15) be paid to her as she is in destitute circumstances 
Sophia Lovelady X

Witness
Andrew Thomas
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3rd day of August 1867

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