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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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