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119 2nd: .A. Did apply—took -the oath and answered all the ques- tion,-,—Mr. Parks and Mr. Vetra only were present when I applied—was notified of no charge—confronted with no wit- ness—among other questions asked me was, " who I voted for, Mr. Crisfield or Mr. Henry"—answered, -'tor Mr. Cris- tield, and did all I could for him." A. I did not—did not offer, because I saw by the list I was disfranchised and did not want to take advantage of the law. On the day wlien the officer's met to review the Looks I asked to appeal, and said I could bring witnesses to prove my loyalty, or rebut, any charge against me. They refused on the ground that the Attorney-General had said they had no right to allow appeals on those days—but they did hear appeals from others and made changes on the list of qualified voters. .I thought myself unfairly dealt with and would'nt offer to vote. 4th. Waived. Cross-Examination waived. The above has been read to me and is correct. JOHN T. WALLER. Attested to and written by Henry Page, Clerk. George T. Parsons, a witness produced by the claimant, being duly sworn, answers and says : To the first interrogatory. Thirty-two years—been a voter 11 years—resided in 1860 in the 8th election district. 2nd. A. Did apply—was notified of no charge—confronted with no witnessess—took the oath and answered all the questions asked me. 3d. |
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