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the ground to prevent [[strikethrough]] the possibility of [[/strikethrough]] further bloodshed as the rowdies were concentrating and preparing for another attack.  I found the most of them - indeed all but two or three youths - willing to take my advice and I saw them leave the ground. The two or three young men alluded to had clubs in their hands and made the remark that they intended to remain and defend themselves. Later in the night when it appeared as though the rowdies were marching upon the blacks I visited their ground again, and upon my suggestion the few remaining in their tents at once left the ground. When quiet was in a measure restored I laid down & slept for an hour or more, during which time the goods of the blacks were burned. I know none of the parties either white or black who were engaged in the riot.
Sept 18. 1866.   B. F. B. Luck