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This disposition is more especially manifested however by the lower classes and more ignorant of the whites. The planters as a rule accept the situation more intelligently if not with more satisfaction. They discern that the good will of the freedmen is necessary to their interests. In order to secure cheerful and faithful hands they must manifest a welcome spirit towards these hands. They can no longer purchase and force them but there is a mutual interest in the contract. Thus the labor system among the planters ere long will regulate itself.  The freedmen already manifest a great deal of sagacity in making their contracts and selecting their employers. But in the exercise of many others civil rights freedmen are seriously annoyed.
I am, General, very respectfully
Your Ob't Serv't,
C H. Smith
Colonel 28th U.S. Infantry.
Br't Brig. Gen'l U.S.A.
Ass't Commissioner.