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the statements of George Alexander, and Of my
friend and neighbor, John Smith. had an ac.
quaintance with Col. Ezekiel Polk from the time
he set,eled in Mecklinburg. and from personal
knowledge. concur fully in the statements of
Messrs Alexander and Smith. Col. Polk lived
about nine miles from where lived. and been
raised. knew him and Col. VIM. Polk welI.-
They were both known to have served faithfully.
and as wings and good soldiers. in the Revolution.
That Col. Polk could ever. at any time. have
been tory or friendly to the British. esteem to
be who'll y impossible. and slander on the dead.-
II 1t had been so, must. In SOME way. havo hea I'd
OF it. | continued to live in North Carolina m
TT 1914, since which time have lived in Ten
nessee. The statement of facts and dates, by
Mr.. Alexander and Mr.. Smith. corresponds from,
recollection with all ever knew or heard. In
his.life. no man was more beloved or more es.
teemed, after tho Revolution, patriot, than
Col. Ezekiel Polk.


Signed, THOMAS GRlBBLE