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The state of feeling existing between the Whites and the Freedmen is good, and shows an improvement of general respect. I have not heard of any one Freedman being misused by the Whites in this County during the month, although there is a feeling against the U.S. Government.
There is a great need of a few men (I being alone) being sent to this station to assist in summoning witnesses in cases of trials, also to assist in the issuing of Rations, to the disabled and aged Freedmen and children.
During the past month I have issued Rations to twenty nine adults and twenty seven children all Freedmen and I have indentured five orphans.
I am very respectfully
Your obedient servant
J. W. Barnes Capt 20th Regt VRC,
& Asst. Supt R.F. & A.L.