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0343 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