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"Report the disposition and feeling of the white people towards the freed people, as expressed by words and actions."

The disposition as expressed by words and actions is murderous
One man has been shot at this month in the vicinity of Golson Valley.


EDUCATION.

"Report the feeling upon the subject of education; what steps have been taken to promote the same; what efforts the freed people are making in that direction, and in what manner they may be assisted. &c."

I have hired three schoolhouses and have given especial attention to organizing schools  The freed people are doing all in their power, but it is almost impossible to get competent teachers of good moral character. Furnish them good teachers and they will pay them & the schools will continue. The people have broken up, by threats of violence, three schools during the month and have prevented the organization of three others.