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The present I fear not - Our people are not in a situation to give much attention to any thing but their own personal rights & interests The war has reduced thousands from affluence to poverty - and brought great pecuniary embarrassment if not absolute [[crossed out]] ly [[/crossed out]] ruin upon all - In this state of affairs, while every man has griefs & cares of his own,- There are few in our country, who would trouble themselves about, what became of the negro. To protect the negro, therefore, in his rights of person & property, I think the Bureau should be continued-

In the views which I have here presented some of the leading men in my county concur. And I believe all our people were agreeably disappointed, when in obedience to orders emenating from the Bureau, the mass of the negroes have sought & obtained employment, & are now working faithfully for their employers-

The fidelity & impartiality with which you sir have discharged the delicate & onerous duties of your office, entitle you to our respect & regard, and I am sure I speak the sentiments of all whose good