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Elkton Ky 27th March 1866

Maj Genl C.B. Fisk

Dr Genl
I wrote you on the 14th Ints. Since which time I have employed a considerable portion of time in assertaining public centiment in this county and I am pleased to say that everything is moving on in perfect Harmony, and I believe the former Master's, are inclined to do much more for the Negroes. There the agent of the Bureau in this county; I have frequently conferred with Mr [[?]] Stinnett the Father of the Young man you hold in prison at Clarksville Tennessie.  I can say to you that I don't believe the Suit will be discontinued under any circumstances even if Mr Stinnett desired to dismiss it. I dont believe public centiment would permit him to do so. The public are much incensed at the Blacks. (I mention the agents here) though I have heard no one object to your policy as I have explained it to the people but all approved the service. Stinnett before the last arrest offered to pay the fine and Still offers to pay the same but [[?]] agrees to dismiss his suit. I cant see the point in holding [[?]] wages. I am Yours &c
JG Hollingsworth