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A mans family is not to be imposed on at their own residence by a miserable vagabond.  I hope, Major, you will countermand the order, I am confident [[strikethrough]] and [[/strikethrough]]  I know you and your desire is to extend justice to all classes.  No person is more anxious to have justice done the colored population than I am and a visit to my plantation will prove the fact.  Major, let me assure you, they make false reports to you and as I have confidence in you, when they report to you, if you will inform me, I will take pleasure in having the matter properly investigated and give you a true statement of all the facts which will save trouble and hard feelings.  I remarked to Autery he would receive justice from you which satisfied him.  Some wrong is done the black population and whenever I discover it in my Co. I attend strictly to their rights.  I am for all having justice done.  I am Major just so with you when injustice is done you I do not remain silent, but jump at once on to them with those kind feelings towards you which I write and utter in your presence.  You will always be sustained by me until I detect you in improper conduct wilfully and then I will be candid and make it known to you.  I never will have the sin of deception to answer for.  I am strongly and warmly your friend
Most truly your friend
R.C. Holmes
Just as I was about to mail this letter our friend Mr. Haywood Boykin Esq. came to see me as regards a boy you contracted with him for.  The contract was a