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NARA 541 with the trial I am ready & willing to do anything that is honorable & right. I simply wanted to ask you not to think I did not wish to be brought to Trial, but I am ready. Do not believe any-thing the Negro says in Relation to his treatment here, because I can prove he lies, As for Mistreating him! I have been the best Friend he ever had up to the time we landed in Mississippi. He came very near being Shot on the Road to this Country & I interfered to Save him. I have witnessed his theft in a dozen instances. If you wish me to bring forward References I think you if you will call on Mr. W. Connor, & Judge Ruff of your Town, & Robt Holman of this Place. Please drop me an answer to my note now Very Respectfully Robin L. Ruff Brooksville Miss To H M S Ross Agt B.R.F. & A.L. Sub Dist Macon Miss Sept 8/67 Robin L. Ruff Left with the Civil Courts but no answer made to this communication. Acknowledged Sept 16 & filed for future reference. C