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Such of these very men as talked with me, admitted that they could not make an honest support in Raleigh, and that their purpose in wishing to go to the South West was to work for remunerating wages.-

I submit it to your judgment, and your kindly regard for the colored race, [[/strikethrough]] [[?]] [[/strikethrough]] General, whether these four men, Richard Collins, Davy O'Roke, Davy Lane (there are two Davy Lanes in Raleigh) and Charley Holloman, should not be ordered to leave Raleigh. They say they can not earn an honest living in Raleigh. If that is so, they must rely on getting a living by means other than honest.  They should be taught that they have responsibilities resting on them, in complying with their contracts, as well as white people.

We reached here in safety after a tiresome journey, by the Northern route. My planting prospects are as favorable as I could expect, after as much high water.

Very respectfully,
[[signature]] K. Raynor [[/signature]]

Rec'd I. (NC) July 5" 67