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by the magistrates, but in jury trials a perceptible leaning towards the Whites is evident, for this reason the colored people bring but few cases into court, and settle cases by arbitration and otherwise, and always at a loss to themselves, rather than sue the parties who owe them.

Very Respectfully
Your Obdt St
John A McDonnell
Capt. & S.A. Comr.

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John A McDonnell