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and Agents on duty in Mississippi, it is but justice to yourself and these officers and Agents for me to say that I do not believe there is one of them who in the slightest degree "sympathizes with those who have been and still are the Enemies of the Country", and that it is not true that "the colored people are not advised of their rights and privileges in the State of Mississippi," to the extent of the means placed at my disposal.

I am at a loss to understand Mr Conway's meaning when he says "I need reconstruction." If he intends to imply that I do not take an active part in political affairs, he is correct and the reconstruction is badly needed;- but if he means to say that I am not loyal to the Government of the United States, and have not performed my duties earnestly and conscientiously, and you believe him, your duty is plain and