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And Mr Cox. was of the opinion that they would commence work soon after the Holiday Sports.

Some of the Citizens of Chesterfield tells me the prospect for getting help appears to be growing better, and many who spent last season in almost idleness, have agreed to work after New Years.

Yet there is Stories to the effect that the Freedman will not contract for a year, for fear the contract would prove binding for a longer period

There is a great diversity of opinion. among the white People, each one appears to judge, from the good or bad qallities of his help.

It is my opinion that no organized party has been formed for an inserection. yet there is Secret Societies, in this City founded for benevolent purposes, Some of which are 50 years old.

I would respectfully submit the above as the result of my investigations.

I am Captain
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servant,
Tracy. O. Hollis,
Detective Dist. Nottoway.

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