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under Contracts made by Bureau Ag'ts.

There seems a mistrust on the part of the Freedmen, - in reference to applying to the Courts for redress in cases of debts owing them by whites, - feeling that justice would not be meted out to them under the prejudiced state of feeling that exists.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt Sevt
W G Roberts
1st Lieut V.R.C.' Asst Sup't,
Bureau R.F. & A.L.