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I find no disposision to drive the freedmen to prosecute any claims before a Court. There is a feeling amongst the inteligent class to give the freedman a fare & reasonable chance to do for himself & family. In all cases where the freedmen have applied to the Civil Authorities their claims are prosecuted & justice done them. I Am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servant E.H. Ripley Capt V.R.C. & Asst Supt
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