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I further state from the information
of others, which I believe to be true, that
there is no doubt of the fact, that the
Murderer came from Pickens County
Alabama, to this place for the ex
press purpose of Committing the Mur
der. His father & other relatives re
side in this place & its neighborhood

The night before his arrival here, I
am informed & believe, he stayed at
the house of Tho^s Miller Esqr. in
Alabama, distant about 25 Miles
from this place - At which time &
place, he had no Portmanteau, or
saddle bags or baggage of any description
He was travelling on Horseback.

M. Taul.

Micah Taul, this day Personally
appeared before the undersigned Justice
of the Peace of said County & made
Oath that the within & above state
ments are true

[Saml?] Norwood JP