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to take notice of not from any prejudice they have against the colored race, but from a fear of social consequences to themselves and families. 
There has not been such intense bitterness of feeling during the two years I have been stationed here. 
Though I have felt it my duty to request the removal of these magistrates - I see letter dated June 22 of 1868, yet such a measure will  not stop the evil as their measures will be as bad if not worse than those now in office - such is the  fear of social ostracism.
The freedpeople are all earnistly at work preparing in the harvest, which promises an average yield - 
School have all closed for  vacation. Temperance societies still "draw on their weary length," for want of energy among the members The Register of parties cohabiting together on the 27 day of February 1866.