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manly stand assumed by him on this delicate & difficult subject. I enclose you also an extract from a late charge to the Grand Jury of this (Pike) County. The part which pleased me most seems not to have been published - It was that part which demonstrated by facts & figures how essential the black man was to the material future wealth of the County & the advice in relation to the treatment & dealings with the freedmen &c - The extract published was selected by the publisher.

With the kindest feelings
I remain
yours very truly
DW Seals