Letter signed Sam G. Sawyer, Lexington, to Hon. H.R. Gamble, August 15, 1861
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- Hamilton Rowan Gamble Papers | Letter signed Sam G. Sawyer, Lexington, to Honorable H.R. Gamble. Regarding investigating the killing of Mr. Lightner and the shooting of Mr. Fleming as you requested. Colonel Stifle gave me a short interview on the cases, but has not called my office as I requested for further enlightenment. The killing of Lightner was witnessed by two of our citizens who were at the time prisoners on the boat with Lightner but who are unwilling to give their affidavits except with the sanction of Colonel Stifle. I cannot obtain affidavits of Major Fleming and members of his family unless I am accompanied by the officers in command, for I fear my safety. (3 pages), 1861 Aug 15
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