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with them myself, and had them ask me questions and I answered them.  They believe what I tell them and are acting accordingly.
Very few are staying with their old masters They will leave them when they are offered greater inducements to stay than are offered in the places to which they go.
The territory over which I am in charge has not been defined. Nor do I know [[strikethrough]] where [[/strikethrough]] the closest points where agents are stationed. I have calls from all of the adjoining counties and thus far have been able to attend to them all
If you possibly can, I wish you would visit this place. It would have a good effect on both the negroes and the planters. 
Hoping soon to see or hear from you

I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your Obdt Servt
Jno. T. Raker 1st Lt &
S.A.C., Columbus, Texas

I am kept busy as a bee from running till night and have not had an opportunity of writing to you sooner.

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