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tions of the freed people, I am unable to make a full report. [[margin note #1]] Disposition of the whites towards the freed-people. [[/margin note #1]] VIII It is very difficult to judge of the disposition of whites towards the colored people, One thing is certain, there has been a very prominent feeling manifested on the part of many whites to cheat them out of their honest earnings, and to make contracts with them at such terms that would be inadequate to their support. [[margin note #2]] Complaints and outrages. [[/margin note #2]] IX There has been but one was of a serious abuse reported during the month, there has been 131. Complaints in all, which have been mainly of none payment of wages, and restrainment of shares of crop &c. - 125 Cases none settlement - 84 of which have been adjudicated at this office - 41 remains to be settled. - 1 Case of swindling a freedman out of a wagon, which has not been settled as yet. - 2 Cases of children being illegally apprenticed, which has been adjudicated at this office. - 1 Case of Assault and battery, referred to Civil Authorities. - 2 Cases of unlawful detention of household goods, which has been adjusted at this office. - 1 Case of none compliance with award of board of Arbitration, which has been settled at this office. - 1. Case of violation Genl. Orders No. 16. which