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nor anything they could seize the authorities let it drop & concluded that some men were over officious the case was fairly tried & I will not see but the case was justly considered.

The freedmen have no trouble in prosecuting their claims, & the authorities give them a fair & honorable hearing.

The testimony of the freedman is allowed in all cases.

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

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