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S-181-F.B-1867.

Lauderdale, Miss.
August 6, 1867.

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M 233. Vol 10 R F A L 67

Sunderland, Capt. J.W.
Sub Asst-Commissioner
Sub Dist of Lauderdale.

Reports that Mr R.T. Reed, Supt. of Howard Orphan Asylum has returned to his home in Indiana, was informed that it is probable the Society of Friends will not send any one in his place at an early date. States he is of the opinion that they are anxious to be relieved of their connection with it.

Asks if he shall hire the necessary help and manage the institution at the expense of the Bureau until some definite action is taken.

[[stamp]] BUREAU R. F. & A. L. * REC'D AUG 16 1867 * WASHINGTON [[/stamp]]

[[stamp]] Freedman's Bureau State of Miss * Received * AUG [[?]] 1867 [[/stamp]]