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[[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]]

Ossian Johnson, a black man, formerly a slave, but had purchased his own freedom, is also an officer of the Baptist Church. He is able to read, but not to write. Among his own people he is popular, and exerts a wide influence. He resides in Charlottesville.

Fairfax Taylor, a black man, formerly a slave, freed by his own purchase, is also an officer of the Baptist Church. He has been attending the colored school in this place, and can not only read and write, but has some knowledge of grammar, which none of the others have, unless it be Robert Scott. He is respected in the community, but his influence is said to be limited. He resides in Charlottesville.

Since the above was written, I am informed by Mr. Birch, Asst. Assessor of internal revenue tax for the county, that Mr. Savage is about to accept the appointment of Asst. Assessor for the supervision of distilleries in the county. It is believed, as the duties of that office are daily, that they would materially interfere with those of the magistery.

The foregoing information is furnished at the earliest possible moment.

I have the honor to be,
Very Respectfully, 
Your obt. servt.,
Wm Linn Tidball,
Capt. & Asst. Supt. 
B.R.F. & A.L.   

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---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-09-28 12:56:11 William (Wm) Linn Tidball from NPS "Search for Soldiers" page.