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I have seen no disposition on the part of the civil authorities to persecute the Freedman in every instance the testimony of the freedman have been received in good faith. The freedman have no trouble in getting a hearing before the authorities or [[securing lawyers]] to prosecute their case I am Sir Very respectfully, Your obedient Servt E.H. Ripley Capt V.R.C. & Asst Supt