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Matm S Waltos.Prom another source comes evidence that bears pertinently upon the subject. Almost everybody in Atlanta is acquainted with Air. Lee Smith, with whom this correspondence passed:Atlarta, Hay ‘12, 1873.Lee Smith. Esq. :Dear Sib—It has been reported to me that yon mentioned having heard Carey W. Stylca say that I had nsgro blood in my veins.7 most respectfully request that you inform me by letter If this report it correct.I have the honor to be air.Yours, obediently,Alex. St. Clair-Abram*.To the above Mr. Lee Smith replied as follows:Atlahta, May 22,1871. Alxx. St. Claib-Auram*, q ,Dear Sir.—Jn reply to yours of this date, I would say that some time ago I was In the company of Carey W. Styles and several others, when the conversation turned upon some matters with which yon were connected. As near as I can recollect Carey W. Styles •aid that if the parties would coxae to him he could tell them something that would easily close Abratns up, adding that you had negro blood in you, or were part negro. This charge was made by him, as I understood it, as If It was of his positive kuowledge.Yours very truly,Lee Smith.In the note which Colonel Styles wrote he states that the rumor was due to a mistake. It may bo proper, however, to say that through letters and telegramb received at this office in response to inquiries sent to Kingston, Jamaica, and various parts of Louisiana^ wo And that Mr. 8t. Clair-Abrams belongs to a family thoroughly respectable In every respect, of pure and good Spanish blood, and for several generations known and esteemed by the communities in which they live. Ills mother, who Is a native of the West Indies, now lives In Kingston, Jamaica, with his brother and her relatives. As to Mr. 8t. Clair-Abrams life and conduct since his return from abroad, and during his fifteen years' residence in America, as editorial writer on the Mobile, Macon, Atlanta and New York papers, and his career during the war as a good and faithful follower of the rebel flag, under which be served as a Captain of Artillery end Aide-de-camp, it la not necessary to speak. Here we dismiss the subject, having said what we deem at once a duty and pleasure to say.
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Atlanta Daily Herald
Atlanta, Georgia, US
Fri, May 23, 1873
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