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except in criminal cases. There is a general belief among the freedmen that the interests of the freedmen are sure to be disregarded in cases tried in the civil courts in which there are any white man's interests involved. This opinion they appear to have formed from experience.

I am Colonel
Very Respectfully 
Your Obt servant
Geo.W. Corliss.
Bvt Maj V.R.C.
Sub Asst Comr