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The Bureau continues to be denounced by those
opposed to the elevation of the freed-men, and 
better prejudice still exists against its 
officers and those engaged in laboring
for their improvement. However they can 
not fail to see the marked change in 
the freed-people, and in time it must 
be acknowledged and appreciated.
I am Captain
Very Respectfully
Your Ob't Servant
C S Schaeffer
Asst. Sub Asst. Com'r

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