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to him "See him much better off you here when a Slave". This is particularly manifested in the distribution of alms by White Charitable Associations, which almost invariably ignore the Existence of distress among the Colored people referring them to the Bureau as their friends. The Supply of Labor in the Cities owing to the Strong tendency of the Freedmen to collect in them is Considerably in Excess of the demand, although constant inquiries are made for Labor from the Country, and it is believed that all unemployed persons in the Division could find ample Employment there, at wages, which although less than should really be given them will secure them and their families at least a tolerable maintainance.
The schools are in fine condition, Several private pay Schools have been opened and there is a prospect of another School in Portsmouth under the auspices of the Methodist Society for the Establishment of which Mrs Foster is now making arrangement The interest manifested by the Freedpeople in the cause of education is greatly on the increase. 
The Temperance Society established here

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