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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