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with others, even in cases where they have taken out licenses and been regularly married
They have no regard for any moral obligation and in my opinion nothing but stringent Laws will remedy the evil.

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Disposition of White toward freedmen
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The disposition of the whites toward the Cold People, is improving slowly, though in some cases old predjudices still exist but as a general rule there is a disposition to treat them well.

[[left margin]] Complaints & Outrages [[left margin]]
Complaints during the month have not been numerous owing in a great measure I apprehend from the prevailing Epidemic. No cases of outrages have been reported of a serious nature.

[[left margin]] State Laws how administered [[/left margin]]
I have no knowledg as to how the State Laws have been administered as no cases have come under my observations in consequence of the prevaling sickness. Lawyers, & Magistrates have all left the city. The circuit court which was to open last week, has not been heard from