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doing well. I have heard of but one case of violence being attempted as a consequence of one negro man having voted for Gov. Brownlow. I learn as he was returning home from the election, having a long way to ride he was a little after dark getting home he says he was attacked after dark by seven men whom he did not know, but escaped unhurt. The freedmen are doing very well here. All seem to be working and I think the white people are doing a good part by them; they all have employment that will work. In this county there were 125 blacks who voted and I believe all voted for Brownlow - no talk as far as I can learn of throwing any out of employment for voting. I think you may safely report the condition of the freedmen good; all seem to be happy and contented."

Capt. Tracy reports that on the 27th he received the order transferring Madison County to his district, but as yet has not received the books, records &c pertaining to that district. He also states that he has no difficulty in transacting his business-- no opposition whatever; the people seem very quiet and law abiding. The Civil Officers have no difficulty in serving their processes.

Mr. Allen, Ex Agent of Madison Co. under date of Aug, 12" states, "that throughout this district, embracing Madison, Henderson and Decatur Counties, I have heard of no freedmen having been 

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