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tect themselves. Mr. Johnson is a good friend of the Freedmen. Besides paying his hands good wages, he gives to their families as much land (free of rent) as they can attend; and for this reason a great number of Freedmen go to him for employment. If Mr. Johnson is not protected in his labor, he will be ruined pecuniarily, and in addition, a large number of Freedmen will be driven back to Clarksville to become paupers and dependent on the Co. for support.

In view of all these facts, I would respectfully ask advice from you as to what shall be done. 

By giving this matter your earliest attention you will confer a great favor upon

Your most Obdt. Servt.
(Sd) W. G. Bond,
Supt. V.C..