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Office Sup't R., F. & A.L., Sub District Huntsville, Alabama, Dec 23rd 1865. Col I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication in relation to the Colonies, I beg leave very respectfully to state that, I returned fully under the impression that, I should go forward & found two Colonies to provide for the poor upon, for the coming year, And under that impression, made by the General when he said "go ahead" I have rented one farm at a great bargain, To this course I was impelled by the fact that the northern Counties have not perfectly affected yet their organizations, & the immediate wants of the old & helpless Cold People are imminent. Will see the Comrs at once however - as I can dispose of the farm rented, to one of the legatees. (over)
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