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to fan it to an open blaze. The whites are compelled to act cautiously and keep within bounds through fear of the freedmen who greatly preponderate in numbers, and the whites are fully aware that an overt act on their part would be their destruction. 

The temperance cause moves slowly. Little is being done. 

In the absence of the Sub-Asst. Comr 
I am, General, 
With great respect
your obedient servant
A.W. Weeks. 
Chief Clerk, In charge of Office.

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