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There is really less disposition on the part of the freedmen to commit crimes than there has been at any time since I have been stationed here-and I am convinced from the interest manifested by them to becoming acquainted with the laws & that as they advance in intelligence they will become law loving order- obeying people.
Respectfully Submitted
Jno W. Jordan
Bvt Lieut Col V.S.C
Asst Supt &c

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