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to the detriment of the colored people in criminal cases, yet I am gratified to report, that these arbitrary measures are addressing a more favorable aspect at the hands of the civil authorities who are becoming less embittered against them

Very respectfully
Your obt servt
Benj. C. Cook
Bvt Capt & Asst Supt