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  Outline of Testimonies.

  As will be presented in court, this document details the points the counsel will make in defense of Colonel Nickerson and the corresponding witnesses that will testify under those points for each charge and specification.
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  "Summary of Pre-Trial Investigation Testimony in Nickerson Case."

  A list of potential witnesses to give testimony as related to certain important aspects of the case including Nickerson's character and Nickerson's testimony as it stands prior to the trial.
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  Letter to Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. from Colonel Robert C. Works.

  Works expresses sympathy toward Nickerson and the situation he is in asking, "�what's happening to the Army?" Works offers a character witness or any deposition or testimony that would help his case.
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  Handwritten letter to Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. from Norbert Neumann.

  Neumann calls Nickerson case a "personal matter" and writes that he is rooting for him and that he was the greatest Battalion Commander he had ever had.
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  Letter to Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. from William F. Nichols.

  Nichols writes to Nickerson, reminiscing of their time in active duty together in various places and how he held Nickerson in "highest esteem." He expresses concern over charges that indicate espionage, stating that they are "without foundation." He offers to appear in Nickerson's behalf and recommends reaching out to Brigadier General Pickering as well.
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  Letter to Lt. Col. Charles R. Zimmer from E. H. Harrison.

  Harrison writes of Nickerson's character throughout the letter. He states that if he ever returned to the active list, he would try to obtain "his assignment to my command."
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  Handwritten letter to Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. from Ben Messick.

  Messick writes to encourage Nickerson in his case, stating that he is confident Nickerson did what he believed to be in the best interest of the Army.
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  Letter to Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. from "Curly".

  "Curly" writes in support of Nickerson and states that while someone else will have to decide if what he did was right or wrong, he "might be one of the best qualified people alive to testify in your behalf." The second half of the letter is handwritten and discusses personal events in "Curly's" life such as a new grandson and a family member in the Navy.
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  Letter to Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. from Mayor Ralph M. Wiltsie.

  Mayor Wiltsie writes to Nickerson in his defense, asking if he can be of any help in the trial such as testifying or giving a character witness.
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  Letter to Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. from Harold Sedrel.

  Sedrel writes on behalf of Nickerson's character, though "unacquainted with the details of this particular case."