Laurens Man Gives Out Alleged Correspondence of Certificate

W. R. Richey, of the Laurens Bar, tonight gave out the following in connection with the R. A. Richey case:

"Columbia, S. C., August 1, 1914. To the Public: In my sworn statement of the 27th of July, in reference to the certificate of Drs. Knowlton and McIntosh in the matter of my brother, Mr. R. A. Richey, of Abbeville, the last paragraph is as follows: 'I am thoroughly convinced that if I had the time and opportunity to get together all of my various papers and memorandums in this matter that I could easily and clearly establish the fact that this is the original signature of Dr. James A. McIntosh.'

"On my return to my home at Laurens, S. C., as soon as time would permit, I began to look for any letters and papers which I had which would shed light on the question at issue between Dr. McIntosh and myself. In justice to myself I submit the following record:

"I found among my papers the following letter written me by Dr. Knowlton:

"'The Knowlton Hospital, No. 1315 Marion Street, Columbia, S. C., January 17, 1912.—W. R. Richey, Esq., Laurens.—My Dear Sir: I have been unable to catch Dr. McIntosh for the last day or two. This is the reason why I have not attended to the certificate which I promised you. I hope to see him today. As soon as I do I shall send it to you promptly. With best wishes, I am yours truly, A. B. Knowlton.'

"I replied to this letter of Dr. Knowlton on January 18, as follows:

"'Dr. A. B. Knowlton, Columbia, S. C.—Dear Sir: Yours of the 17th instant, received and I kindly thank you for same. I was just about to call you up over the long distance telephone to know why I had not heard from you. I hope you will see Dr. McIntosh right away and let me have the report at your very earliest convenience. With kindest regards and best wishes I remain yours very truly, W. R. Richey.'

"On January 19, 1912, Dr. Knowlton mailed me the certificate signed by him and Dr. McIntosh, which I filed with Governor Blease, which was the same certificate read by the governor at Abbeville and Columbia. That certificate was accompanied by the following letter from Dr. Knowlton:

"'The Knowlton Hospital, No. 1315 Marion Street, Columbia, S. C., January 19, 1912.—Mr. W. R. Richey, Laurens, S. C.—My Dear Sir: Enclosed please find certificate in regard to your brother's condition from Dr. McIntosh and myself. This I feel is the best we could do under the circumstances. Wishing you much success in your brother's case, and assuring you of my esteem, I am, Yours truly, A. B. Knowlton.'

"On January 22, I made reply to Dr. Knowlton's letter of the 19th of January as follows:

"'Dr. A. B. Knowlton, Columbia, S. C.—Dear Sir: Yours of the 19th instant, containing certificate of yourself and Dr. McIntosh, in reference to my brother's condition, received and I kindly thank you for same.'

"My letters, of course, were mailed to Dr. Knowlton. The copies set forth herein are verbatim copies of the carbon copies retained by me. The originals of my letters should be among the papers of Dr. Knowlton, if he retained them. My original letters were signed by me. The carbon copies were, of course, not signed, being simply retained for office purposes, and I desire to give here the record just as it [...]

"I received no reply from my last letter to Dr. Knowlton under date of January 22. If he had not sent me [...]