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hurt of Society are manifesting a general disposition to accommodate themselves to the new state of things, and to yield practical recognition to the such that the negroes are free.
 
I have the honor to be, 
General, Very Respectfully
your Obdt Serv't
Jno. B. Callis
Bvt Col. U.S.V. & Supt. B.R.F. & A.L.
Dist. of Nor. Ala.

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