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unless he will be one of them- Their course is bad and in apposition to their own interests. They mean to keep the political strength if possible at any risks. It makes the work at hand for us to properly inform the Freedmen of their rights and this section, I am told, is one of the most in Va.- I shall do all possible to have matters right here but deem it my duty to inform you of the facts. I am Col. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. F.W. Haskell ASAC Lt Col. Jos Johnson Bur. R.F. & A.L. Fredericksburg Va
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