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I have never feared to express my sentiments, and to to uphold them every where and at all times, As an Asst Supt, I am here to see that all have their rights Particularly the colored man, and I believe I have never refused to carefully investigate the case of the most humble and ignorant negro, and give it and him the same courtesy, and support that I would to his former Masters. And I very much regret that my efforts have been so widely interpreted. Hoping that you will find my men, as myself faultless in this matter I am sir Very respectfully Your obdt Servt Merlin C. Harris Capt and Asst Supt Freedmen and Pro Mar.
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