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of every right of his own poverty, & to the sufferings of his friends & relations ^& thus aroused him to such a pitch of^ indignation, that he declared ^his intention^ to avenge his own, & their wrongs. It

It was under such circumstances, & in such condition of mind, that in an evil moment he was indused to do an act which eventuates in the taking of human life. Let us women of the South—appeal not in vain to Your Clemency for this soldier & patriot. In the Penitentiary he can do no harm—may reform, and in ^after^ years, become a good citizen.

Hoping that Your Excellency will grant the above—Your subscribers will in duty bound, ever pray &c.

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