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The outrages on Freedmen were by lawless men, such as formed the guerilla parties previously, but the prompt measures checked these & cases are becoming rare. Planters are anxious & willing to make contracts & make them right. Good order in country districts and all disorders settled as soon as possible after reporting. Has selected 2000 acres now planted with Corn, for Govt farms & to work with the hands now being supported in idleness. Planters retain all the freedmen they can support, even aged & helpless children, some through attachment, others to hire for next season, and some, with the idea that Slavery will be revived. Needs a Hospital & an Orphan Asylum, as the no. of children is very great & many orphans owing to being in a [[breeding?]] section. General conduct of Freedmen good, and education going on although State laws forbid the education of colored children. Colored soldiers have saved money wherewith