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and nothing but religion education of the young can obliterate the demoralizing effect of generations of promiscuous intercourse between the sexes, by consent of not encouragement of their masters.  I regret I must again report that a Division has yet been organized in Augusta & Highland, in connection with the "Lincoln Temperance Association"  I have tried publicly and privately to form such Divisions, but the apathy of those who should lead neutralizes my efforts for the present.  There has been less intoxication among freedmen here, during this month than the past.  Numerous inquiries continue to be made for relatives sold & separated from each other, but in the large majority of cases the clue is too indistinct to render successful inquiry [[probable?]] and I do not forward them.

The general aspect of the Freedmen's future is favorable compared with their former position.  Still they have much to do and much to learn to enable them to advance in the march of preparation corresponding degree with white men and of this fact the thinking men among them are becoming rapidly convinced and the disposition is not to act aggressively against white men's rights but to be most severely careful of their own rights so suddenly accorded to them.

Respectfully submitted

Yr obt servt
Thos P Jackson
Agent