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work injury to themselves, as well as to others, & not to accept any two days system, because the offer at first glance, appeared generous, when in reality it was not.

In regard to the leaders before named, in the armed organization, I would respectfully recommend that two or three men be ordered to report to Major OBrien, for the purpose of arresting them, if deemed advisable. I think their arrest would do good, even if only taken to Head Qr's and thoroughly convinced of the wrong they have done. I think it would prevent in the end, there being so many paupers, sick, and starving, in "Hell Hole Swamp" as there were last year. This swamp is a resort for all who fail to make contracts in the Santee neighborhood; the people "squat" in cabins there, and I was informed by Dr Wagner AA Surg'n U.S.A. that seven eighths of the issues of rations, and of his medical attendance, was to people in this swamp who refused to work under contract last year and hence became dependents of the Government,
I am Major 
very respectfully
E. W. Everson 
Bt Maj A.D.C.