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general result is, for the present, the negroes have it altogether their own way about here; but eventually it will be greatly to their disadvantage. It was as an impartial looker on - with no ties or interest here beyond those of business - that I took the liberty of troubling the Department with my views Very respectfully Your obedient servant Edw. C. Darlington Jan 7' 66 Maj Stickney will investigate the evils herein complained of & report- By order of Capt Bates A.A.A.G. Yorktown, Va. Jan 2. 1865 Jany/66 Darlington, E.C. States that the Freedmen's Court in his vicinity is a burlesque - that the Agent Churchill is exercising unwarranted power_ Respy - to Col O Brown_ Asst_ Comr_ Va_ Churchill is much complained of_ He had at least better be sent elsewhere Respy O. O. Howard. Maj. Gen. Recd. Jan. 3rd 1866.
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