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There is a settled conviction however in the minds of the Whites, that a war of races is inevitable, unless they can regain the political ascendancy - & they are using every effort imaginable to convince the colored people that they are their natural protectors & to induce them to unite, & join them against their common enemy - the Radicals.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt Svt
Louis W Stevenson
2d Lt VRC & A.S.A.C.

Thro
Capt. R.S. Lacey
Agt in charge
7th Sub Dist Va

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Louis W Stevenson ---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-03-20 18:12:27 ---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-03-21 11:07:22 Captain Lacey in 7th Sub District Virginia