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The freedman are working & earning an honest living. I have not heard of a single case of theft.

I believe that the authorities would be no justice to the freedman if there was no Bureau Apt here. 

I am Sir 
Very Respectfully
Your Obedt Servt
E.H. Ripley
Capt V.R.C. & Asst Supt 

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---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-04-29 13:49:00 To me [[Agt]] looks like Apt. [[?]](after the word authorities) could be "would be" ---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-04-29 15:06:08