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be men of acknowledged ability and integrity and also [[?]] in an eminent degree of the spirit that the new times demand. It is believed that a portion of the magistrates of this Sub-District are thus qualified. It will be fortunate indeed for this freed race when all are so. 

I remain,
Very Respectfully,
Your Obt Serv't
C.P. Wheeler
Sub. Asst. Commr.