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and infirm will inevitably be to a great extent dependent upon public charity for support - the remainder of their lives. 
3rd Feeling between the races
There seems to be a gradual and regular growing indifference of feeling (if not actual hatred) between the races - brought about to a great extent, by the teachings of the disaffected politicians. This feeling on the part of the white mal-contents increases apparently in proportion to the progress made by the Freedmen towards independence or self reliance. There is now outspoken opposition (by many) to the education of the Freedpeople. 
4th Emigration
There is considerable excitement among the Freedpeople along this line of Rail Road with reguard to emigration to Liberia, caused (no doubt) but the passage over the road of a party of Emigrants a short time ago, since that time I have had many applications for transportation, or for information as to have those wishing to emigrate should proceed in order to accomplish that object &c none of wich I was able to give
5 Labor System
As a general rule the Freedpeople seem to be working well, notwithstanding the many disadvantages under which they labor. As a class they have been orderly and industrious but few cases of failure to fulfill contracts upon their