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   At Madison, Lieut J.E. Quentin, 45th Infty, Sub. Asst. Commr. this is one of the richest planting districts in the State, and probably the colored population is larger than in any other county, but in the three counties comprising this district there are no Schools.  Lt. Quentin reports the the freedmen would support a teacher if a house was furnished.  Formerly there had been a considerable disturbance and ill treatment of negroes in this locality, but no outrages have been recently reported.
   At Gainesville, Capt. Ames, 17th Infty has recently relieved Capt Durkee.  He reports affairs as very quiet.  The freedmen at work.  One school. 

   At St Augustine little or nothing is required of the Bureau Officer.  There is one school under the patronage of the Sisters of Charity, and one in charge of the bureau.  Mr. Connelly formerly Lt. V.R.C., was very sick, of consumption apparently very near his death.  He has served in the Bureau with much fidlity since its organization.
   
   At Fernandina, Mr. D.M. Hammond report that the freedmen are in good condition.  These are industrious and making good progress in education, and provident habits.  The principal duty required of the agent here, is the adjustment of homestead claims, and claims acquired to property by colored men during the War.

   Capt. Durkee at Jacksonville is a very efficient Officer.  His books and records were in excellent condition.  But few complaints were entered at this office.  The civil authorities in this city are will disposed towards the freedmen and are fair and impartial in this decisions.