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and distrust, which is the foundation of such troubles, which have grown out of the relations existing between the races.
   Notwithstanding the facts named, I am still of the opinion that considering the manner in which Civil Officers are elected the general character of same &c, that the suspension of the operations of the Freedmen's Courts at the time and under the circumstances then existing was a misfortune to the race.
Respectfully Submitted
Your obt Svt
Jno W Jordan
Bvt Lieut Col U.S.I,
Asst Sub Asst Comr
Bureau R.F. and A.L.