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as a general thing laws are impartially administered here but I am under the impression that they would not be if it was not for the pressure of an agent at their place. The freedmen as a class are working for a portion of the crop. As I have been here only a short time I have been unable to gain all the information I desired but in my report for may I will be able to give a more full and detailed account. I have the honor to be Very Respectfully your obedient servant James. P. Butler Sub. Asst Comr BRF & A.L.
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