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this time. and the fact that the proportion of Colored to white was as three to one, there was reason to apprehend trouble at the Election and means were taken to prevent this. This excitement subsided in a great measure by the withdrawal of two of the Candidates. and the Election passed off in a remarkably quiet manner. and not a drunken man was seen during the day. 

I am very Respectfully
Your Obdt Servant
E.A. Chandler
1st Lt V.R.C. & A.S.A.C.
James City Co. Va. 

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