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state, that in my opinion, there has been great exaggeration in regard to the destitution in the District lately visited by me. The negroes, with very few exceptions, are working well, and giving satisfaction to their employers.

Very Respectfully,
Your obt Servant
H. R. Williams
Lieut. 45th U.S. Infy.
Asst Insp'r Gen'l

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