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they have received for this years work in the Freedmens Savings Banks, and, continue to do so until they have a sufficient amount to purchase them a homestead. There is no drunkenness among the blacks and intoxicating liquors is not to any extent used by them as a beverage

I am General
Very Respectfully
Your obedient servant
J F Wilcox
Capt V.R.C and A.S.A.C.

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J F Wilcox