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a very flourishing condition, and all looked forward to the fall, for an abundant harvest. and it was hoped, that the Freedmen would by his own labor place himself in a fine prosperous condition, so that he could be removed to other points, without detriment to him. but alas, these hopes were doomed to be disappointed, and the harvest will not, in many cases, pay the rent which the "Freedmen" will be compelled to pay." No one can regret it more, than the officer in charge of this office, as every exertion has been made to render them substantial assistance, both by counsel and when their circumstances were very needy have loaned them the use of horses to plough up and cultivate their little patches. but this has all comparatively come to nought and "I am afraid that this fall there will be great suffering among the Freedmen. In this connection I am informed through the public print that after the first of October the
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