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law, there may be more inequalities than is favorable to the rights of the freedpeople. But from what I have observed, as the basis of an opinion, it is apparent to my mind that the laws are faithfully and impartially executed. That as no man is so exalted as to be above the restraints which the laws impose, neither are there any so low as to be beyond the pale of its protection

I Am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your Obdt Servt
Thomas J. Rice.
Asst. Sub. Asst. Commissioner

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