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are respected, but it cannot be concluded that in the lower courts injustice is done him by reason of the fact that his statements are not received and regarded as evidence - In my judgment, they are a law-loving order-obeying people, but it cannot be expected that they will continue to be so, when they are not permitted to enjoy the protection of law as whites do.

I am also gratified in being able to state that the instances of depredations &c or rather the number of criminal offenses has materially diminished, compared with that of the preceeding month.

Respectfully Submitted
Jno W. Jordan
Supt. & Bvt Lieut Col. V.R.C.
Asst Supt &c.