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Bu. R. F. & A. L.
Sub Dist of Oxford
Oxford Miss Aug 31st 1867.

Bvt. Lt. Col. H. W. Smith.
A. A. General.
Vicksburg, Miss.

Colonel.

I have the honor to transmit herewith Letter Report of the operations of the Bu. R. F. & A. L. for this 
Sub-District for the month ending 31st August 1867.
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Freed People
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Number of Freed-People in this Sub District 16,870. divided as follows: Marshall County 11,883. La Fayette County 4,987.
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Condition of Freed People
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The condition of the Freed People in this Sub-District is good and self-supporting but in many instances badly paid for work.
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Nature
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The nature of the Contracts with the