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Freedmen were at Loundesboro in time to register.

Mr. White acknowledged that he had been neglectful, somewhat, but it was not intentional. He was desirous of having the men get along, and do well, said they were all good and trustworthy, except old Solomon. They were all interested in making a good crop, and were working hard for it. Says he never threatened to eject Solomon or any of his hands from the place. In reference to selling meat at a higher price than what he paid, he stated that the meat cost 19¢ per pound at the landing, which was mile and half distant: he had to haul it, divided it, &c. and he could not do this cheaper than one cent per pound, making twenty cents in all. The Freedmen corroborated Mr. White's statement.

Old Solomon (the one who made complaint) rents one place, with three partners. Louis, one of the partners, says Solomon is a good-for-nothing old fellow, won't work, and lets the crop get along the best way it can. Solomon not liked very well.