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There are daily complaints from various parts of the District that white men are selling liquor to Colored men, thereby causeing some considerable trouble is there any way by which I can have these men arrested and punished. please give me full Orders on this point. There is a case before me to which I respectfully call your attention A woman and four children have been thrown out of their former homes by their former master on the ground that he is not able to support them. the woman has helped raise the present crops. a few of her friends say they will support her if she can have shelter. have I the Authority to order her to occupie the Cabin on the premises of said former master. any instructions you can give me will be thankfully receive

Very Respectfully
Your Obdt Servt
Asa Teal
Capt and Asst Supt Freedmen