Note 20 — THOMAS COTTMAN TO S. J. TILDEN
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The testimony of Kennedy referred to by Mr. Cottman follows:
Washington, February 21.—Patrick J. Kennedy, of Jefferson Parish, testified to-day to an interview with Governor Wells, in which the latter said that he thought he had done wrong in throwing out 1,100 votes in New Orleans and 1,400 votes in the Parish of East Baton Rouge. He also asked what guarantee Kennedy supposed would be given him if he so arranged the returns as to protect him and secure him his property and standing among the people of the State of Louisiana.