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if freedmen are abused (the white men) are not punished as the law directs or intends, being simply a paltry fine of a few dollars for the most grievous assault, otherwise there is on the whole an improvement on the last month. I would most respectfully call your attention to the fact of the neglect of some certain Superintendents in not complying with Circular No 4 from these Hd Qrs, in not sending in their reports promptly and others, in not giving that attention to their duties which the interests of the freedpeople require. I am General Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servant Michael Walsh Captain V.R.C. and Chief Superintendent