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NARA 1018

and encouraging the negroes to leave just as it suits them. Thereby leaving the farmers in a deplorable condition just at the time the grass is almost taking the Crops if affairs are contracted in this manner - no man's crop is Secure for when one is allowed to leave all the rest will follow, at the first excuse. My Son, Cas A Gully is at Meridian if the Statement I have made is not satisfactory let him know, and he will drop me a note and I will go down, and give you further explanations. Hoping, that, what I have said and done in the premises, will be satisfactory. 
I am Very Respectfully
Your Obdt. Servt. 
Phil. H. Gully

P.S.
I have testimony of a freedman; now in my possession, which places you in a very unenviable light. I say this to you in all kindness as I know there is no dependence to be just in the most of them. When I go Home I will carry the paper referred to.
P.H.G. 

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