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violently; calling them Sons of Bitches & -;& declared that they aught to be killed. Mr Hoge, after speaking here, left with the noon train for Anderson. Yesterday, The  chances are against him if he ever gets back to Columbia. I have heard rumors of three or four more freedmen being killed in various parts of the County, within the last week or so; but no particulars are known. 

I am, Lieutenant, Very Respectfully,
Your Obt Servt. 
W F De Knight,
Clerk B R. F&