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The evidence of Freedmen has been received with a fair degree of faith, and I am disposed to believe that justice an a fair trial will be afforded them, though there still exists a degree of prejudice against them when brought to trial for criminal cases. The judges and magistrates seem to be well disposed toward them. I am very respectfully Your obedient servant J.W. Barnes Capt V.R.C. Asst. Supt Bureau R.F. & A.L.