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among the freedmen but I see very little drunkenness among them.

The schools have closed up creditably showing commendable progress which I think has attracted the notice of the white people more than heretofore.  All things seem to be working together for good.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servant
Marcus S. Hopkins
A.S.A.C. 1st D. 4th S.D. Va.

Gen. O. Brown
A Comr. Va.
Richmond Va.