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on the place are in a very destitute condition.
Mr. Gilleumme has failed to supply them with rations and they have in consequence failed in their labor.
If this property is witheld until sold,
I have every reason to suspect it will be attached. I suggest this as enquiries have been made here and to prevent the freedpeople from finally losing what is justly due there for work performed in raising the last years crop.

I am Respectfully
Your Obdt Servant
Signed E. W. Everson
Bt. Maj. A.D.C.
& A.A.A. Comr.

True Copy
H W Smith
Bt. Lieut Col & A.A. Genl.