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as to costs - as to what was meant by costs, even though my returns were on file in your office showing the total amount collected here  The mere knowledge of the fact that they were liable both to arrest and attachment of property would cause immediate payment.   You should give me all the strength you possibly can, and without fear of abuse by me. 
Process against property will in some instances entail a legitimate cost of five hundred per cent on the principal.   A judgement of ten dollars may cost fifty to recover it, and harass a whole company to death  I respectfully request your serious attention to the foregoing, and as early an answer as your time will admit of

I have been forced to employ another Clerk, and request to be allowed to continue him as long as necessary

I only pretend to be doing a fraction of what might done towards the ned for which the Bureau was established.  I have never had the means; and am all but isolated.  Had I had a company of cavalry and clerks enough to do the business, I would have another showing to make  As it is I have only been able to show the people generally the consequences of persisting in treating the Negro otherwise than as free

My records (those of my office) are full and complete  Every act and ruling of mine I