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for his own good & protection. Whilst the government is extending relief to the black man, it is not oppressing the white man. Now I say as the Govt has set these ignorant people free [[crossed out]] that [[/crossed out]] it is the duty of the government to see that they do not suffer, the present Winter for the necessaries of life & to do so properly, in my opinion the proper authorities should at once instruct you to provide suitable places of refuge where the destitute can be cared for in a proper way. These people have been slaves from infancy & of course are not educated, but they have not learned to provide or even think for themselves, under these circumstances, is it not the duty to protect & take care of these people until they learn to provide & make Contracts for themselves. I tell you most positively [[crossed out]] that [[/crossed out]] if this government does not act promptly in this matter, there will be more