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How thoughtful it is that the Summer's work has only been on the part of the administration to imperil the 15th amendment!
We are quiet & safe since Gen Canby sent troops. But no one living here can deny or doubt that the Rebels once restored to power will crush every right of the negro, & every influence, like ours, in his behalf.