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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08381.15 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: Lawerence County, Alabama Type: Autograph note Date: Circa 1858-1859 Pagination: 2 p. : 10.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

This is a note discussing that the jury should make a verdict based onn testimony heard. the back of the paper has a second note that say that the defendent has a right of defense.

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