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found impossible to overcome their prejudices. Finding that the "Freedmen" would not elect a "Delegate" I appointed two different parties but for various reasons they have refused to act. I regret exceedingly that the "Freedmen" of the County have been so blind to their best interests in this matter but I have done every thing in my power to accomplish the object proposed I have the honor to be Very respectfully Your Obdt Svt F.J. Malley 1st Lieut 5 Regt. V.R C Asst Supt. Sub. Dist York & James City Cos Genl S.C. Armstrong Supt 5" Dist Fort Monroe Va