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to pass by unimproved wherein to convince the Freedmen that the Bureau was not only established for the purpose of protecting them, but also, to promote industry among by which to make them a self sustaining race and that another important object contemplated by the Government, in giving them their liberty was to advance them in intelligence and civilization, and that to this end much depended upon themselves.

They seem to appreciate this fact, and while expressing their deepest gratitude for their legal, and other blessings, have earnestly hoped that the Bureau would not be taken away from them, until they became more capable of taking care of themselves in the management of their business relations especially. - They still feel that the continuance of the Bureau, is absolutely indispensable toward securing to them the peaceful enjoyment of their rights and privileges.

This is particularly, the feeling among