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I think he ought to settle with the Darkie for labor performed one, or two; years since - I do think it bad treatment and especially when they have so much expense attached in Travel &c Please have the matter attended to Also my judgement is without dictation that the Dr ought to pay their expenses, if not for loss of time Resfly Yours, John A Jackson Supt F M B & A Land There are other cases here for settlement Lt Barnes at Tunnel Hill; Many Complaints I have not had the pleasure of an interim - Capt Cheyney; Capt Camp; all seem to differ with their hired hands - All; as well as Dr Ordway Northern Men - Certainly the Negro does not understand Yankie Contracts or the Yankies does not understand the Darkie. John A