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118 so approved was one for fuel, stationary and office furniture and that it is now in the hands of the Quartermasters Department, but no articles have been drawn on it as yet. In regard [[strikethrough]] if [[/strikethrough]] the proposition for voluntary taxation among Freedmen for educational purposes, I have to say that hitherto we have not found it practicable to set on foot any general system of taxation among Freedmen but that different localities are urged to do all they can to help their own schools and are making a considerable effort in that way. This will be extended as fast as we have means to make the proposal one for co-operation. I am, General, Very Respectfully, Your Obt Servt Bvt Maj Gen & Asst Comsr. Office Assistant Commissioner Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands Montgomery, Ala, Decr 2d 1865 Mr Garland Goode Pres: Monroe Co. Agricultural Society Claiborne, Alabama Dear Sir: I have read with interest and satisfaction the plan of your Association for promoting the welfare of the Agricultural laborers and planting interests of your County. Under your care and with such changes as experience may dictate I trust it may prove a blessing to all concerned and a guide to others who are rightly seeking to remedy the present confusion and distress. 119 The support which you and your friends are resolved on to provide a home for helpless blacks such as the laws provide for helpless whites and such as necessity and Christianity alike require has my hearty sympathy and will have my earnest co-operation. I trust we shall be able during the coming winter to render such assistance to the white as well as the black poor of your County as will satisfy all parties of the benevolence and usefulness of our common Government. In compliance with the wishes of your Association I cheerfully tender you the appointment of Assistant Superintendent of this Bureau for Monroe County. Respectfully, Your Obt Servt Bvt Maj Gen & Asst Comsr. Office Assistant Commissioner Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands Montgomery, Ala, Decr 1st 1865 Adjutant General U.S.A. Washington D.C. Sir: I have the honor to report in accordance with General Orders No 244 that I am on duty in Bureau Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands State of Ala, assigned by Special Orders No 402 Ext 28 dated Washington July 17, 1865 Very Respectfully Maj - A.A.G. & Bvt Col U.S.V.
