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The only way I can see to stop this systematic imposition on the part of employers, is to re-establish "Freedmens Court" and support it with suitable military power for a time; such a course vigerously persued for even one month would be very beneficial to the Freedpeople:  It would convince the whites, generally, as well as the Courts that the Freedpeople have rights which white men are to respect

Most cases of refusal to settle with Freedpeople are flagrant attempts to defraud.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servant
Geo. T. Cook,
1st Lt V R C & Asst Supt