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constrained to add that greater part of the towns people were privy to the fact, if not actual "aiders and abettors"- and among others a deputy sheriff named Hushner, who instead of arresting rioters encouraged them by his presence-

The schools have fallen off in consequence of the opening of Spring work, and the departure of the teachers-

I forward herewith the "Register of Colored persons cohabiting together" &c in Shenandoah County, retaining a copy to 
use in the County records-

I cannot make a favorable report upon the condition of the Temperance societies in this Division; as a class the Freedmen in this section- with a few exceptions - are very temperate but they do not seem capable of carrying on any organized association-

Very Respectfully, 
Your Obd. Sevt.
J.F. Hall
A.S.A.C.

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