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answered, that he had not thought of them, and on examination, we found that there were four hundred and twenty six whites and eight freedmen on his list, notwithstanding the fact that the Freedmen largely predominate in this county! "Oh, the rarity of Christian charity". Of course, I flatly refused to take any notice of his list, and continued my issues to those whom I knew to be truly destitute, and to no others. 
I confess to you, General, that I have no confidence in these fellows. They labor incessantly to create an idea, that the Bureau has nothing to do with the rations after they are received in the several counties.  Certainly, I am glad to co-operate with the Judges of Probate, as far as possible; but I am very confident if the rations be delivered to the local authorities, for distribution, the colored people would receive no benefit whatever from them.  A large majority of the citizens are bitterly hostile to the Colored people, and all elected officers, participate in the same sentiments, and are determined to exclude that unfortunate race from all the civilities, rights and securities of human beings.
One of the most worthy clergymen of Huntsville - a northern man, who was a Chaplain in a Federal Regiment - having been a resident for more than six month, and having determined to make this his home, and being a Freemason, offered his [[?]] to a Lodge here, and wished to become a member.  He was rejected on the ground that he represented