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to Freedmen in Selma and arrests are made where they do not have them. I think such a system is not absolutely needed but grown out of mismanagement on the part of the civil or military authorities. 

I made special effort to give my personal attention to affairs in Lowndes County on my return. I think it highly important that a company of soldiers should be stationed at Benton, the third shipping point on the river, and that an Agent should be sent to Haynesville Lowndes County is so large that an Agent is greatly needed in the county. Hoping what I have done meet with your approbation.

I have the honor to be
With much respect,
Your Obt Servant
C.W. Buckley
Asst Supt Freedmen.