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I shall make separate, detailed Reports if the Poor Comrs do not take them in charge.
The whites seem to think, so far as personal violence is concerned that it is better to let the Colored people alone but they are nevertheless retaining a firm control of them through the system of low wages. The average according to the census returns so far as completed, will not exceed  $9. per month for able bodied males, and between three and four dollars for females; This average is only among those who receive any wages-many do not get more than board and clothing.
Instances in which aged Freedpeople have been turned off by their former owner utterly destitute are quite numerous.
Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servant
Geo. F. Cook
1st Lt. V.R.C. and Ast. Supt.

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