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092 to the freedmen the same as a white man under the same circumstances. No disposition shown to slight or turn off the freedmen when he comes with complaints against whites or his own color. The authority allows him all the rights that are allowed white men. I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt E.H. Ripley Capt V.R.C. and A.S.A.Comr