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Statement of Louis Harris
Was born a slave, and remained in slavery until 3 years ago, when I went into the office of the U.S as Treasurer. am now a market man, engaged in selling vegetables, live in Henrico, 10 miles from Richmond. Was this day arrested (June 9th) by the police, for not having a pass. I showed the papers given me at the Union Headquarters, upon which I had travelled and worked up to this time. I came in town to-day with a load of vegetables, and being imprisoned lost my days work and my vegetables. Was released through the agency of my sister.