[Letters from A. C. Abercrombie, Jr., 1885-1897] Page: 66 of 82
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(loose page) I am Sorry to say Ander ford was killed yesterday by
J. W. Wood r... of Anders killed in cold Bl ood. old Wood is the
Daddy of they boys that score gainst William in his case. old
man Wood Rented Land from Ander and they fell out and Ander Run
at old Wood for a fight and old Wood run and then came down here
and Soore out a Ri t for Ander and went home. Ander was a rested
and gave bond for his appearence at next Justis cort before ...
Wood was a fraid they folks would kill him last night tho I guess
they never. Ford was killed they first? that makes 4 men Killed
in this Beat in last 6 months. Pa hel t inquest on all of them.
E:Bad Bad. I do not no where Ruffus Ford is at.- 3 -
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Abercrombie, A. C., Jr. [Letters from A. C. Abercrombie, Jr., 1885-1897], letter, Date Unknown; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth389513/m1/66/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Stella Hill Memorial Library.