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were the enemies of the U.S. Government, and that one of the principal duties of the military was to protect the rebels against the Freedman's Bureau. It is well to forgive our enemies but it is not well to be unjust to those who are loyal & faithful to their duty. 

I am General
With great respect
Your obt servant
R. Saxton
Bvt Maj Genl