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4 knows of the abuses heaped upon the freedmen by soldiers; I have not reported these to you as I knew Genl Terry was doing all in his power to correct the evil and my dependence upon them was so great I could not afford to offend them. Please understand me General; I do not wish a Regiment of fanatics but of sound practical common sense men, such men as I know the Christian influence of the North would aid me in procuring. Asking your pardon again General for troubling you so much I remain Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt O Brown