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since, and I am convinced that he did not fully appreciate the true condition of things, or comprehend the transfer or real sentiments of the people show either side of the many vexed questions which arise here.

To the orders of General Fullerton I did not see great objection on their face, but in their execution by persons inimical to the Negro I soon found that there was abuse.

On assuming command I issued a very customary order stating that all existing rules, whether established by Mr. Conway, or Genl. Fullerton, would continue in force until formally abrogated, and I have not yet found it necessary to issue orders rescinding any.

Finding however that the order for arresting vagrants. The order apprenticing minors, and several orders permitting restored owners to go back to their place still in the hands of lessees, had been abused, I quietly stopped their execution, and forbid the person interested, from acting under them. I have thus without producing public excitement put things in what I conceive to be their proper condition.