[114] Journal of the Senate, 1868, p. 21.
[115] Pinchback's own Statement.
[116] Based on the statements of the persons participating in these affairs.
[117] Rhodes, "History of the U. S.," VII, 287.
[118] Mr. T. T. Allain is now living in Chicago. He has much to say in praise of the efficient, honest and courageous men of color who administered the affairs of Louisiana during this period. Mr. Allain himself was a State Senator.
[119] The report consisted of answers to the following questions:
1. What was the condition of the accounts of the Treasurer connected with the verification of the entries of such accounts as well as ascertaining by such verification whether the receipts had been correctly entered and disbursed, and the cash properly and legally applied.
2. What mode of settlement had been established by the Treasurer in receiving revenue turned in by tax collectors.
3. What discrimination, if any, had been exercised in the payment of warrants.
The report in part was: