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unless it may be in a case where there is no such thing as avoiding giving a decision in favour of the Freedmen, and they (the freedmen) so understand it, some of them declare there will be no use of their working any more as they will be unable to get their pay.

The number of idle freedmen in this county is quite small.  Most of them are working faithfully and it is my opinion that if the freedmen gelt their wages would be forth coming when due there would be little if any trouble.

The people throughout the county are rejoiceing heartily at the prospect of getting rid of the "damned yankees" and some of them have gone so far as to inform the freedmen that I had entirely left the county.

Several cases of assault has reported to me during the past few days, on which I will report more fully as soon as I can learn all the facts.  One case of attempted rape occurred within fifty yards of my office.

The schools are in a flourishing condition so far as I am able to judge.

I am Major very Respectfully
Your obdt Servant
G B Carse
Bt Major V.R.C.
and Asst Supt Bureau of
R.F. and A.L.