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Bu. R. F. & A. L.
Sub-Dist of Oxford
Oxford Miss Oct 30th 1867

Sunderland Capt J. W.
A. A. A. G.
Vicksburg, Miss,

Capt,
I have the honor to transmit herewith Letter Report of the operations of the Bu. R. F. & A. L. for this Sub-Dist. for the month ending 30th Oct 1867.

[[left margin]] Number of Freed People [[/left margin]] The number of Freed People in this Sub-Dist is 4.987 a falling off of 11.883 since the County of Marshal was set off.

[[left margin]] Condition of Freed People [[/left margin]]
The condition of the Freed People is somewhat discouraging owing to the extreme low price of Cotton. They have toiled hard