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7 distrust or insecurity on the part of persons from the north and a lack of respect for them by the people here. Very little success will attend the efforts of northern men to settle in this locality until this feeling is eradicated and a less hostile feeling brought about between the two sections. Orange County Va: I was assigned to duty in addition to my duties as Assistant Supt of Culpeper Co Va, as Asst Supt of Orange Co Va. per Sp O No 27 dated Hd Qrs Supt 4th Va Dist B.R.F. & AL Gordonsville Va Sept 3th/66 which relieved me from Rappahannock Co Va. Upon assuming charge of the affairs of this county I found everything in excellent order & the records of the office complete. The best of feeling existing between the whites & blacks the register of marriages nearly completed &c. all of which reflects great credit upon the abilities of my predecessor Capt Barnes who was universally respected by all & was regarded as a gentleman & an officer of fine executive abilities
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