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The feeling existing between the citizens and Freedmen is not of a cordial or friendly nature, and though the latter class treat the former with respect, Still a feeling of distrust is apparent in their conversation and dealings with each other. This is to a great extent owing to the swindling and extortion practiced upon the Freedmen by a class of dishonest and unprincipled employers who have taken every possible advantage of their ignorance. The Citizens are desirous of a harmonious and friendly feeling existing between them and the Freedmen, but the latter class are weary and Suspicious of any advances made to them by the white citizens.

The Freedmen are becoming thoroughly informed upon their civil and political rights and privileges and are organizing "Clubs" and "Leagues" throughout the counties. They exhibit a remarkable interest in all political information, and some of them I regret to state are becoming completely wrapt up in politics, to the serious detriment of their own and their employers interest in the crops, many of them leaving their work against the employer's wishes. This I have endeavored to remedy by friendly advice,

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