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me on this subject by the farmers: With this exception the general condition of affairs is good, there being but little pauperism, want or crime among the Freedmen: their principal want is for good teachers and schools on the free school plan; they are not able to pay teachers and none have as yet been sent here No temperance societies have been formed though I have tried to enlist some of their leading men in the cause. Intemperance does not exist to any extent among the Freedmen of this section; The Freedmen are too much interested in the "Union League" to think of any other societies at present. I have nothing further worthy of report at present Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt Hiram S Hunt Bvt Capt and A.S.A. Comr
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