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than in some other counties of the Dist. In Lunenberg the disposition to do them Justice is quite a cheering feature 3rd- The Registry of Marriages is nearly completed. 4th- The authorities express themselves willing and able to care for the poor freedmen if the taxation is sufficient for the purpose 5th.- The demand for labor is greater than the supply. 6th.- There are no Schools; the demand is great in several localities Mecklenburg County Lieut Robert Cullen 1st.- The general condition of the freedmen is encouraging: Mecklenburg and Halifax are both prosperous Counties 2nd.- There seems to be more of a disposition to give the freedmen justice in the Courts than in some other Counties (See general remarks) 3rd.- The Registry of Marriages is progressing, but is somewhat behind 4th.- The civil authorities purpose taking care of the indigent freedmen and have ample means to do so 5th.- The supply of labor is not equal to the demand. 6th.- There are no Schools in the County. but there is a demand for them, no support for them can be obtained from the freedpeople
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