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employer, who seems determined to save himself no matter who or how many sink, impel him to resort to may shift, fair & foul & the consequence is, the poor Negro is victimized, has the burden to bear. 
To secure his rights the Negro should have an agent appointed by Federal Authority, one who is just; who fears God & regards the rights of man, who cannot be influenced by fear or fever to make settlements & enforce justice for them. 
It would be well, nay it would be best for him to have a detail of 10 ir 15 men to enforce justice & make loyalty respected
I think your views & mine on this subject are nearly in accord. 
You know this communi