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the cotton crop has failed for the last four years. As a general thing in my Sub-Dist the Freed people are too poor to buy themselves necessary clothing. The freed people here are very anxious to have their children educated and I am extremely sorry that they will be deprived of competent teachers by G.O. No. 19. Very respectfully Your Ob't Serv't. Ira H. Evans, S.A. Commiss'r Bu. R.F. & A.L.