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Charles E Johnston esquire
Superintendent Freedmen's, Bureau, Norfolk Co.
Dr. Sir:
Several years ago, David S. Cherry Executor of the last will and testament of Willian D. Roberts Jr.(deceased)~(in 1858 or 1859, I think)~ sold to Peter Hanneberry of Norfolk, the leasehold property No. 6, Roanoke Square, Norfolk ~ and said P. Hanneberry is now the bona fide owner of the said property, and entitled to a deed for it: and Mr. Cherry as Ex'or of Roberts is perfectly willing to give him said deed, and has instructed me to draw it: and I will do so, as soon as the title-deeds are placed in my hands, from which I can prepare the conveyance. These facts Mr. Cherry will attest by his signature hereto.  A deed was executed in 1858 or 1859, and was not recorded, but was lost during the late commotions in the county. If you knew me well enough to certify me, I would certify to you that both Mr. Cherry and Mr. Henneberry are highly respectable gentlemen, entirely credible, & both loyal to the United States. I only mention it here as my opinion, to go for what it is worth.  But the signature of Mr. Cherry that he is not the owner now; of Mr. Henneberry that he is the owner; and of myself that the deed was once drawn and is now lost will, I hope, prove sufficient to satisfy your mind & relieve it of any doubts.  

Witness my hand in Norfolk, this 18th day of September, AD. 1865.
Charles Sharp
Attorney at Law
No 32 Bank St.

The above facts are true.
Daniel S Cherry
Executor etc. Estate Wm D Roberts

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