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The smallpox, has broken out amongst the negroes here, and no precaution seems to have been taken to prevent the disease spreading:  I have done all in my power, but unfortunately am not supported, by either the Post Commandant or Intendant of the Town: the latter is really almost powerless, as he has hardly any officers under him.  The vaccine lymph, delivered to me by Capt Brown, I have issued to the Sergt in Charge of the Garland Colony, and also to the principal medical man here.  for the purpose of vaccinating all who need it.  I have contracted some Thirty negroes (men, women, and children) from the Colony at Garland to Mr Kingsbury, a Planter, but there are many cripples, and infirm, who cannot be disposed of.  I yesterday went to the town of Manningham, some Ten miles from this at the request of Planters in that vicinity, and addressed some Three Hundred Negroes, who were indisposed to hire for the coming year.  I am happy to say, that I convinced them of the folly of believing the false reports in circulation, and they unanimously declared themselves willing to contract at once.  I therefore expect many contracts in soon.
I am, Colonel,
Very respectfully,
Your Obedt Servant
J.W Mostyn
Act'g Assist Supt.