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for them some kind of system for adoption at the meeting of the legislature, by which they can take complete charge of Freedmen affairs and do away with the necessity for United States' Officers. They desire to place the labor system of the State in the hands of their own constituency. I would not consent to write anything on the subject without your permission.

I hear of but little trouble between Freedman & their employers. Nearly all the colored people of the State working on plantations have been contracted with, and employers are anxious to make contracts for the year 1866, for fear labor will be hard to get at the beginning of the season.

I am, General, 
Very respectfully, 
Your obedient servant, 

Saml Thomas
Colonel, Assistant Commissioner