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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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