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There in my opinion unless something is done to compell the planters to comply with Par 1 Genl order No 12 that hundreds of freedmen will come out in debt to the employer at the end of the year without receiving any compensation 
I am Col Very
Respectfully Your Obt Servt
Spencer Smith
Lieut and asst supt