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on the freedmen by the whites during the month, which I believe is not from the want of a will, but from a fear of punishment, though there are some of the whites who are well disposed and treat the freedmen properly. 
The State of feeling existing between the whites and the freedmen has somewhat improved since my last report, owing to the fact of the Act of Congress of March 2nd 1867. The Whites now begining to comprehend fully that the freedmen are their equals and will be sustained in all their rights and priviledges. The freedmen are willing to work and maintain themselves and their families and conduct themselves in a proper manner, and in some instances show examples of industry worthy to be followed by some of the whites. They show a great desire to learn and improve both adults and children. There are four schools in the Sub District, and they are well attended and great benefits result therefrom.

I am very respectfully
Your obedient Servant
J.W. Barnes
(Late Capt V.R.C.)
Asst Supt Bureau
R.F. & A.L.