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It is a noticeable fact that the statements made by the freedmen coincide fully with those of the few loyal white men it was my pleasure to meet during this journey, though it is not surprising when we consider that the treatment of loyal men in this section has been similar to that received by the freedmen.

It will be noticed in the affidavit of Mr Verlin Beverly, a Union man of Calvert Co. that he does not think we can secure justice before the civil courts.

In the case of a returned soldier who was beaten at a public meeting in Chas. Co., I am informed that Saml. Smoot, one of the parties mentioned as having made the assaults, is a constable.

You will observe that one complaint of the planters is the "lawlessness" of the negro; and the freedmen complain of ill treatment. In regard to the first complaint, I have to report that only general cases, represented by "John Doe" & "Richard Doe", are found - while evidence has accumulated to show instances in which the black man has suffered wrongs because he had no legal redress; and where white men have been persecuted because they were loyal.

I would invite special attention to the following cases; Calvert Lee, a colored man, in St. Marys Co. a copy of whose affidavit is appended, was assaulted and cruelly beaten by one Dr. Robt. Neal,