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Jacinto Miss Sept. 22_d 1866

His Excellency B G Humphries Gov &c

Dear Sir

My desire for harmony in the enforcement of the laws of the National and State Governments, and knowing that you desire the same object, is my only appology for this communication.

From what I learn there will be an effort made not to go into any other legislation except that mentioned in your message.

Having been in Washington when the civil rights bill was originated, discussed, and passed, and knowing something of the legal opinions, of the people from North, I am satisfied the civil rights law, will not be by the present Supreme Court, declared unconstitutional, and will exist until repealed, and from present indications, that will not likely take place for some time to come.

I am exceedingly anxious that the civil rights, of the freedmen shall be enforced by the State authorities. If the Legislature will repeal the restrictive laws passed last fall, the necessity for which, has now pretty