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The temperance question is brought before them and I believe with Some effect during the past month I have not seen a drunken freedman nor herd of one in this Division

There is no doupt in my mind but the freedman will Support themselves and Educate their young if they are not disturbed or if they receive their just pay  for their labor

I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Sevt
E.H. Ripley
Asst Sub Asst Comr

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