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with that of the whites. and I think indicates a present disposition to such and obtain employment known as manifest by the white laboring class -

As a general thing the feeling existing between the wealthier — or rather higher classes of whites and the colored people is much more favorable now than it has been at any time during my operations at this Post.
 
Occasionally, hostility toward the race is manifested by the whites but they are identified with the lawless class, who actuated by prejudice or ignorance seek to exercise their old power over the colored man. However even this kind of feeling is being gradually overcome and I have no doubt that time with the judicious exercise of the authority of the laws of the United States will eradicate this evil and

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