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[[underlined]] Great fear [[/underlined]] and [[underlined]] anxiety [[/underlined]] were manifested by [[underlined]] many [[/underlined]] of the citizens on the eve of Christmas - and to a certain extent at the present time. They talked and acted as though they were positive that an insurrection among the Colored soldiers or Citizens, or both would transpire. So far they have been agreeably disappointed, no spirit or sign, has been exhibited to cause me to anticipate danger. The Freedmen are perfectly quiet, and are making contracts for the year 1866. Maj Genl Force and Maj Barnes were here on Christmas. No doubt, but they were surprised to see the Freedmen so quiet and Peaceful - after receiving so many [[underlined]] Reports [[/underlined]] relative to the "anticipated danger."

A friendly feeling exists between the better class of our citizens and the Freedmen. 

I remain very respectfully
Your Obt Servt 
[[signature]] Ed L Buchwalter [[/signature]]
Capt and Sub Com F. B.