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authorities are doing as well as could be expected 
and I think will learn to treat the colored people 
justly after while. There is considerable importuning for assistance from the whites, and able-bodied white men have asked for assistance. There has been but one complaint of violence during the month, which was turned over to the civil authorities. Several cases of minor importance have been settled satisfactory by the Bureau. All of which is respectfully submitted, 

Very Respectfully
Your Obt Sevt.
G. W. Wells
Bvt Maj & AQM. Asst Supt

Bvt Maj W. S How A.Q.M
Supt. 6th Dist Va

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