I regret to say that with preparations for the late election decided indications appeared in some localities in the Southern States of a determination, by acts of violence and intimidation, to deprive citizens of the freedom of the ballot because of their political opinions.
Grant expresses concern over violence and intimidation affecting voting rights in the South.
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