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as freely as a white man.

In many instances the freedmen are working hard to make large crops. So that next year they can hire. or purchase a little house for themselves. I have done all in my power to encourage this idea among them. and I think it has had an excellent effect. for when they think that "they can be somebody". they take right hold and seem to be inspired to go ahead. I have heard of but one or two cases of whipping. and those cases are to be brought before the next Court.  If other cases have occured in the Co. they have not been reported to me. 

With the exception of what I have Stated every thing is going on finely in this County. 

I am with great Respect
Your obt Servt
Frank A. Butts.
Asst Supt B R.F. & A.L.
Kg Wm Co. Va.

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