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is organizing, and commencing its work. - a burden is taken from the planter & the Negro feels that his rights will be protected.

With the necessary Assts more could be done, and I see no way but to employ citizens if the right kind can be found.

Respectfully submiting which I have the honor to be Colonel

Very Respectfully
Your obdt Servt
Stuart Barnes
Capt A Q M
Supt Dist Nottoway

[[right margin]] Capt Stewart Barnes Report of Progress in his District Petersburg Va. July 19/20 [[/right margin]]