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a fixed fact, that the whites are prejudiced against the Freedman and in no small degree, and use every endeaver to keep the Freedman beneath them, yet in some cases the Freedmen show to the Whites examples of industry worthy of their imitation.

The State of Feeling existing between the Whites and the Freedmen has somewhat improved, owing to the fact of the Freemen being now allowed to vote. Some of the Whites are using their utmost endeavors to persuade the Freedmen to vote as they may direct, but it will avail them very little for the Freedmen well know who have been their friends.

The Freedmen evince a great desire to learn and acquire information, the old and the young can be seen with books in their leisure hours trying to improve themselves. There are at present five  schools in the Sub District, and they are well attended, and the system of education is such that the children learn very readily.

I am very respectfully
Your obedient Servant
J. W. Barnes,
Agent, Bureau R. F. & A.L.

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