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to my obtaining this - It would be equally in my way to any other appointment - I write to you as the friend of the Freedmen - the sacrifices that I have made in befriending them - causes me to feel a sympathy for them - and I am willing to do all I can. Regarding the interest of both races as inseparable, I consider fair & equal justice to each is Justice to both races - But I trespass - Believe me my dear Sir. Sincerely & Respectfully Yours, James R. Smith MD P.S. Since writing the above, I am requested by several of the Freedmen to say that Mr. James G. Brown would be equally objectionable as Mr. Brantley. [[margin]] Recd OAC July 6 1866 [[/margin]] Sandersville Ga. July 5/66 Smith, Jas R. M.D. In reference to the appointment of an agent. [[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]]