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of Freedmen violating their contracts. 

No changes in the sentiments of the people can be perceived. They treat Union men and Freedmen with hatred and contempt, Northern men are called "foreign emmissaries" and no intercourse is held with them except from necessity. The Freedmen if either recieve better treatment from the Secesh Element than do the Union or Northern men unless the Northern men come with money to invest and leave their principles at home.

Very respectfully 
Your Obt. Servt.
Wm. P. Austin
Capt V.R.C. and S.A.C.

Transcription Notes:
Wim seems to be shortened from William, found his name in the name list it's Wm not Wim