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he will transact his own business as he dam pleases.  I am informed by people who know him, that it is his object to keep the freedmen on his farm untill the crops mature and turn him away without any recompense for his labor.

I have the honor to be, Genl
Very Respectfully
Your Obedt Servt
B.E. Hess Lieut VRC
Asst. Supt 8th Dist Va. 

Transcription Notes:
damn and until misspelled in original, kept as written.