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of the Courts - The moral influence of the mere presence of the agents of the Bureau is, in itself, a great protection to the freedmen. In many instances threats have been reported as coming from white persons, that if the Bureau should be withdrawn, the freedmen would be made to suffer for the fierce stand they have taken to secure their rights under the protection of the Government - 

I am happy to state that the most unreasonable hostility against the negro schools is perceptibly diminishing. Besides the old prejudice against the educating the negro, the hostility was increased in some localities by a misunderstanding amongst the whites as to the manner in which the schools were supported, many laboring under the impression, that the teachers were paid by the Government - The eagerness of the freedpeople to attend School is wonderful, and in most cases the scholars are making creditable, and in some cases, very remarkable progress in their Studies - 

The foregoing report being respectfully submitted, I have the honor to remain 
Your Most Obedient Servt
J.H. Remington,
Capt. & Bt. Maj. V.R.C. 
Supt. 6th Dist Va. 

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