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the same be passed for paym't by the proper officer of your staff & that hereafter he be required to pursue a similar course monthly.  It will be born in mind that this letter is written without Mr R's knowledge or consent & allow me to say that it is done with a view of sustaining a good man in a good place where his services are so much needed; & one who in his administration of the affairs of your Bureau affords a remarkable contrast with many other contiguous offices

The whole number of indigents in this county now is 448 as appears from R's books & he has cut it