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In regard to my character as a gentleman of honor and integrity. You are respectfully referred to Rev. James W. Thorne of Cleveland, O. now lecturing in Europe. Rev Edward Ingersol of Sandusky O. Prest. Charles G. Finney and James Penfield of Oberlin College, and to My Brother in law Prof. A.G. Hopkins, Prin. of the West High School Cleveland, O. 
In regard to my remarks at the "Planters Meeting" you are respectfully refered to the statement in the Alabama Beacon as just and true. 
Mr Williams is mistaken. I did not state that white labor could be procured for seven dollars per month but on the contrary argued that low wages would work two goals the first to prevent foreign emigration and the last to drive native labor out of the country. 
The facts as they are, are truly & reliably set forth in Col. J.G. Harvey's letter to which I respectfully call your attention. 
The Freedman inform me that they have been told that the three dollars poll-tax is illegal & that they are not bound to pay it also that the tax on cotton is only on the planters cotton 
These and other evals have given me much trouble, for it leads the Freedmen to misunderstand their rights and disregard their obligations. 
It is reported here by the Freedmen that Dr. Blackford has written them a letter to stand up to their rights  That he will settle my case in Montgomery and dispose of the rest when he returns.