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Of the operation of the State laws in regard to labor or freedmen, no case has been brought to my knowledge

The freedpeople are generally working for a share of the crops 

No difficulties have yet presented themselves to the performance of the duties of this Bureau, Should any arise I shall write for instructions to your office

I am Sir
Your Obedient Servant
James Oakes
Bvt Brig Gen USA & S.A. Comr.

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