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[[?]] hearing.

The testimony was principly from freedmen & it was allowed to have its full weight.

I have not seen a case of oppression or of injustice practice by the Civil Authorites the freedmen do not complain in this District but they are as [[presently?]] attended to & receive the same as a white person.

I am Sir
Verry Respectfully
Your Obedt Servt
E. H. Ripley
Capt & Asst Sub Asst Comr

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