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Headquarters, Sub Asst Commissioner, Bureau Ref. Freedmen and A. Lands, Aiken S.C., July 10" 1866 Brt. Lieut. Col. H.W. Smith Asst Adjutant General Bureau Ref.F.& A.L. Charleston S.C. Colonel In obedience to G.O. No. 17 dated Hd Qrs. Asst. Commissioner Charleston S.C. May 15" 1866. I have the honor to report the estimate number of rations needed for Issue to Destitute Refugees & Freedmen in the District under my control for the month of August 1866. My estimate is 3100 thirty one hundred rations. I have been instructed by Colonel Skinner to forward this report direct to your office. I am Colonel, Very Respectfully Your Obdt. Servant E. R. Chase Capt. V.R.C. Sub. Asst. Comr. B.R.F.& A.L.