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Office Sub Com F. Bureau 
Meridian Miss Nov 29/65

Lieut E Bamberger 
A A A Genl F. B.
 
Sir I have the honor to make the following remarks concerning the Freedmens Bureau of this Sub District and forward with my Monthly Returns, which show the number of Indentures Contracts, Marriage Certificates Approved and registered, also the number of rations issued to Refugees and Freedmen in this Sub District.

Reports received from different sections of the District, are generally more cheering than some months since Freedmen are now fully convinced that [[underlined]] no [[/underlined]] lands, [[underlined]] no [[/underlined]] mules &c will be presented to them; They begin to see and realize the importance of procuring homes for next year. Too many desire to remain or near cities