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The Testimonies for Henry Stevenson - Page 9 Transcript

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William Lloyd Sworn.
Knew Dr. Stevenson at Baltimore he was a
very active Loyalist he assisted the Claimt. to get off
among others in the Year 1776.
Knew he had a fine House near Baltimore and
another in the Town.

William Smith Sworn.
Says the Claimant on every occasion exerted
himself in support of Government.
Knows the Place called Parnassus but is
ignorant of the value of that or the other Property.
Knows the Claimant had an Interest in
the Property at Bringhurst for the Life of his Wife.

The Claimant Again.
In Addition to his Claim he submits the follg.
Articles—

14 Negroes __ valued in __ ₤557 “ 8 Sterling
Corn __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ 27 __ __ __ 00
Stock & Farming Utensils __ 20 __ __ __ 00

Produces Certificate of Confiscation & Sale thereof.

Ex. C B: B.                                 July 11th. 1788.

George Chalmers Esqr. Sworn.
Cannot speak so accurately with respect
to Dr. Stephensons Case.  His profits he thinks were
rather under than over ₤300 pr. Annum.
Speaks of what they recd. not of what they booked.
[Transcribed by Thomas Benner]

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