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ample protection for the freedmen. Genl Palmer officially approved my circular, and will do all he can to carry out my wishes. I have convened a few leading Kentuckyans in this city, including Genl Rousseau, and they all pledge cooperation, and speak gratefully of my course. I shall proceed cautiously and prudently - shall engage the services of the best loyal men I can find in the interior - I am to meet the leading planters of the State at an agricultural convention on the 11th proximo at Frankfort. I shall there have an opportunity of addressing them and exchanging views on the labor question  I am quite encouraged with Kentucky - I have received and perused with much interest your admirable Report - I think you for the kind words of approval - The Report answers everybody - and henceforth