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had all been drinking, but I was in my senses. I know no more of the matter. I was not in the fray in which they said a man had been killed: this I first heard in the evening. I, Donevan, and Ashford, reached Dynapore between one and two. I never after had any conversation with Donevan concerning the blow. I saw no provocation given by the black man.

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Ashford told me had come honestly by the reaping – hooks, and I kept them for him. I was not in Russel’s company: we all drank together but did not return together. I do not know what provocation Grant gave Hastings, but Hastings struck Grant & he was all over blood. I cannot pretend to say it was the deceased, whom Donevan struck

John Grant
Sworn