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law is enacted as is now in force in Massachusetts and Maine. For I find that the colored people will drink as long as it can be bought at the stores in this Division.

As to Schools the Colored people talk for them but seem loath to contribute as much as I think ought to be done by them; but I think when they see the advantage of education, as the coming election will show them that they will be more anxious for education.

Respectfully,
Your Obt. Servt.
Geo P. Sherwood
1st Lieut 42 Infty
Asst. Sub Asst. Comr

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