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Many of the freedmen do not properly appreciate the sweets of freedom and consequently are indifferent as to their own culture and that of their children. This is not to be wondered at when we know that a great many white are just as indifferent and as dead to the sweets and everlasting fruits of education.

It is with pleasure however that I can report to you very favorably in regard to the freedmen of this county in relation to their sobriety and  expression of great desire to educate their children.

Permit me to suggest that if we could obtain missionaries who would travel through the different densely populated counties and lecture to the freedmen, the importance of education and self culture, their present new relation to each other, and their duties as citizens, I sincerely believe that such a step or course would add much to the interest and welfare of both the black and white races.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servant
(signed) William H. Rocke
Sub. Asst. Coms'r.