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an inventory of stock took &c on the plantation I have placed a guard there for a day or two to prevent any outrages being committed and shall proceed myself to the plantation & perfect the arrangements which will secure the freedmen and the Government from loss and give to all concerned equal justice I enclose herewith a special Ration Requisition for the people on the plantation and as it is not of the regular line of issue I would most respectfully ask that it may be submitted to the Asst. Comr. with this report for his approval of my action. I have the honor to be Sir Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant (signed) Edward F. O'Brien Bvt Major Act. Sub. Asst Comr True Copy E.W. Everson Bv Maj USV A.S.A. Comr