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enquiries about what the convention is doing. They are however fully alive to the vital importance to them of the issues now at stake and will I believe mostly cast their ballots at the commy election unless the conservative organization "by ten" is allowed to control the voters at the polls.

In connection with a revival in the M.E. Church (col'd) an effort is being made to establish a Temperance organization with fair prospect of success. The demeanor of the Freedmen and then abstinence from intoxicating drink on Christmas day stood in flattering contrast to the brawling and drunkenness of the common white men.

Early in the month I had some difficulty in procuring prompt relief for some indigent, sick freedmen on the ground of doubtful settlement. I protested against sick persons being neglected while the question of settlement was being argued and had an interview with two of the magistrates when it was decided to relieve the pauper where he was and collect the expense from the district to which he or she belonged. Since there is no ground for complaint. 

Respectfully submitted
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