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discontinued. The supply of corn (500) sacks and pork (40) bb'ls being exhausted.

The total number issued to, in the four counties of my sub. dist. was (1447) men, women and children (white & black) (311) blacks — & (1136) whites.

The Freedmen are doing as well as could be expected, and much better in proportion than the whites. They are more industrious, make fewer complaints and give less trouble.

I am Maj. Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant
J. Whitney
1st Lieut U.S. Inf. &c [[???]
Sub. Asst. Coms'r 
B of R. F. & A. L.
Sub. Dist. of Winchester.

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