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"Protection of the laws of the State is due to those freedmen, as all other citizens, and if they are allowed to trade, it is presumable they have that protection, and should therefore pay the tax."

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Very Respectfully
Your Ob't. Servant
Max Woodhull
Ass't Adjt General