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Augusta. Oct 2nd 1865.
Capt. J. E. Bryant
Sir,
We are frequently applied to for hands by parties who require some guarantee that the freedmen will perform the duty, and remain the time agreed too. - They wish to avoid the unpleasant dilema of being hauled up before a Provost Marshall, or some other Officer on a question of varacity between them and the freedmen - 

Some person should be authorised to make such contract, Eather as Guardian for the Freedmen, or to act as an umpire between the parties; thus avoid the unpleasant dilema, both parties are now liable to be placed in. 

There are evidently instances where the Employer refuses to pay the freedmen, what is justly due them - and on the other hand freedmen frequently demand that which is not due them - 

These suggestions are for your consideration, [[strikethrough]] at any rate  [[/strikethrough]] or for those authorised to act in the matter.
Respectfully
Your Obt. Svt.
Jacob R. Davis & Son