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Head Qrs U.S Govt Farms Leonard Town St Marys Co Md Sept 13th 1866. Bvt Brig Genl C. H. Howard Asst Comr D.C. General: I have the honor to transmit herewith a report made by Geo Combs Esq. the referee selected by you to fix upon a reasonable rent for the Sand Gate farm now occupied by the freedmen. I signed the report as you will see, believing, considering everything, the amt fixed upon ($500) to be just and equitable Very respectfully Your Obt Servt E. B. Gates Capt and Supt.