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4  Labor System
Very few complaints either from Employers or Laborers have been made to me as yet. It seems to be about universally conceded that the Freedmen are laboring more faithfully than they have at any time since the close of the Rebellion

5th  Civil Officers
There has been a number of complaints against the Civil Officers for neglect of duty

Very Respectfully
Your Obet Servt.
John Bannister
Lt 43d US. lnf.
B.R.F. & A.L.