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far as I have heard, have been received back by the citizens without any expression of disapprobation or [[strikethrough]] any [[/strikethrough]] denial of their rights. There still remains a class of white paupers whom I have assisted in maintaining, who will be cared for by the state. I have two Hospitals for their accommodation containing about 150; a large portion of the poor whites will have a hard time getting through the winter and many may suffer.  I do not hesitate to say, that, in my belief, there will be more suffering among the white, than among the black, poor. I have no way of assisting them as they disdain to receive any aid in planning for the future although perfectly content to be fed by the Government and live in idleness. 

One of the first difficulties I had to contend with was the impossibility of getting officers enough to attend to the business throughout the state. Many of those I was forced to take were not qualified for their places and had but little heart in the work; & those that were able to discharge the duties would hardly get familiar with what was required of them, before they would be relieved and returned