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freedmen is truly discouraging.

In the work of temperance I have nothing to communicate: the work is being carried forward and will not be forgotten.

The schools in this Division under the supervision of the Bureau are progressing finely; they are ably conducted and presided over by those whose hearts are in the work of educating the colored race.

The same spirit of oppression fostered by the whites to the degradation of the colored man since his enfranchisement still continues.

Very Respectfully,
Your Obdt. Servant.
Benj. C. Cook
A.S.S. Com'r

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