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Bureau Refugees, Freedmen and A.L.
Hd Qrs 2d Divis 2d Sub Dist
Waverly Station Sussex Co Va
Nov. 30. 1868.

Brvt. Brig. General. O. Brown
Asst. Com. B.R.F. & A.L.
Richmond Va.

General

I have the honor to make the following report for the month of November 1868 in compliance with circular No 6 dated Hd Qrs Asst Com B.R.F. & A.L. State of Virginia Richmond Va January 29 1866.

The state of feeling existing between the two races within my Division remains about the same as stated in my last report, although where a change is noticeable, is of such a character as to apprehend that all the old hatred towards the colored people is still the rulling passion among the whites. Indeed no permanent change for the better need be expected until time wears away the prejudices born with the present generation and intensified by the late change in the relations of the two peoples towards each other. The haughty spirit of the late Master is being continually galled by witnessing the late Slave enjoying a freedom equal to his own and assuming all those rights and privileges heretofore claimed as inherent in himself.

The colored people more and more realize their dependence upon themselves and appreciate the advantages and value of a good character and name coupled with an education; and though receiving no encouragement nor support from the great body of the whites, but often meeting with the greatest of opposition, they are steadily advancing in the true course to prosperity and independence. In every section of my Division when it is possible to maintain a school efforts are being made to establish them, although obstacles are put in their way to prostrate their designs. When the ordinary means are not sufficient, extraordinary means are resorted to without scruple and without fear, and it is truly gratifying to witness their heroic patience and forbearance under all their trials and difficulties. In Surry county especially do they meet with great opposition, and exercise such commendable fortitude. More, by way of obtaining an education, both religious and secular, has been done in that county