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[page 581] Testimony of [J.L. McIdinch?]. Sworn. By Mr. Baker. Ques. You live where. Ans. In Hallowell. Ques. Your business. Ans. Machinists' business ever since I was quite a boy. Ques. Have you had more or less to do with the machinery at the hospital. Ans. Yes sir, ever since 1846 or 1847; have been more or less familiar with it. Ques. Have you been more or less familiar with it. Ques. Have you been well acquainted with Mr. Sampson. Ans. Yes, helped teach him his business; knew him before he came onto the farm, have known him ever since. Ques. Do you know Peter Haines. Ans. I knew him some little time before Mr. Sampson went onto the farm. Ques. What did Peter do before Mr. Sampson took the farm. Ans. He went out on the farm the same as the rest. Ques. Did he work under Mr. Sampson for the 5 years the Mr. Sampson worked on the farm. Ans. I think he did. Ques. Did he follow Mr. Sampson into the engine house. Ans. I think he did. Ques. Have you any knowledge why he did that. Ans. He preferred to be with him. Ques. So far as you observation goe why did he want