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has been called, where investigations showed no reason for these foolish rumors, the very persons who betrayed the most uneasiness, were the first to come forward and assure me that they always believed the Freedmen intended to be peaceful, etc. etc.

In this connection, I beg leave to suggest, that the following quotation is peculiarly applicable to the class of whites alluded to. viz:- "This conscience doth make cowards of us all."

They could, with much more propriety admit this fact, than to constantly betray it in their "daily walk and conversations."

The poverty stricken condition of the Freedmen precludes their contributing to the Support of the Schools, and unless some substantial aid is extended from outside sources, towards the development of the school interests in my Sub District, we will make but poor advancement. I have started several schools, but without exception, they have been abandoned after a short time, by reason of the failure on the part of the parents and pupils to pay their tuition.

I regret to be compelled to report that the class of Freedmen who seem disposed to live without labor, is increasing in numbers in this vicinity. I have noticed this, since those secret political organizations were instituted here last summer - I mean the League and Club organizations. I am

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