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all classes of people. I am candid and truthful [[strikethrough]] in all [[/strikethrough]] in all my expressions. It is my duty as a good citizen never to seek deception, and be true and firm in every movement which will advance peace, justice and every principle founded on virtue, which, if persevered in, will be lasting, permanent and of long duration. Let me say to you Coln in conclusion and where I am clearly of the opinion, you are wrong - When these freedmen report to you, from their decleration to you. You take it for granted these reports are truthful, when in fact, in many instances, utterly false. I will always take pleasure in investigating any report made to you, if you desire it and have no objection to my decisions being made public. I owned a large number of slaves. I know their character. I treated them kindly and a visit to my plantation now will prove the fact as I have none with me except those who were once my property. I will never abandon honor, justice and virtue and will not conceal any matter of an improper character which will injure the happiness and prosperity of our Country. Any service I can render you at any time will be done promptly and correctly- 

I am Coln very
Respectfully your
Obedient servant

RC. Holmes