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[crossed out: they knew nothing, and consequently conceived that it would not answer any purpose if they were sworn and examined.] The Superiors of the Governor are however excited & although they are both Men of as much truth as any others in Society, he disbelieved them. And if they had been sworn, and had not Stated facts which Suited his purposes, he would have pretended State to disbelieve them, [crossed ot: although their veracity is beyond dispute.] Capt Thomas who in fact had an earlier, and more Correct knowledge of the purchase and introduction of the Africans than I had, as appears by his testimony already submitted, was called upon by the Gov, to testify, and went to the Executive office for that purpose but such was the reception; [crossed out: statement, he received from the Governor] such the insolence & indignity with which he was treated by the Governor that he retired from the office in Augusta; but, lest the Gov. should pretend or alledge [sic], that he had refused to give his testimony, he immediately made out a narrative of the fact within his knowledge, and Swore to before a Magistrate, and sent me a copy, which, with his answers to my cross interrogatories have been sent on. The Gov. I understand has resorted to various expedients, to justify his conduct to Capt Thomas, and among