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of the Freed People since my last report. They are still bad.

[[left margin]] Disposition of the Whites [[/left margin]] In the division of the crops - in settlements &c I discover in great many instances, a disposition to cheat and defraud the Freedmen. Indeed, if there were not an Officer of the Bureau here to look after their interest they would be in a great majority of cases, defrauded of all they make; and as it now stands, it requires the utmost vigilance and attention to obtain for them their just dues.

[[left margin]] Complaints of Freedmen [[/left margin]] A full report of the complaints of Freedmen during the month of Oct 1867. is transmitted by this days mail.

[[left margin]] Action of State Officials [[/left margin]] The action of State Officials during the month of Oct 1867. has been unobjectionable.
I beg leave to state, in conclusion; that many and various are the complaints made by