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I telegraphed Head Quarters on the subject one week ago but have received no answer yet I anticipate much suffering among the old and infirm freedmen, & women and children this winter if we do not take steps to provide for them. There is a great disposition on the part of former owners to turn the helpless ones away. Claiming that they are not able to support them on account of failure of the crops. I have daily applications to receive them the local authorities not having made any porivions for this class of desitutes as yet. Hoping to receive instructions soon I am General Your Obdt. Servant C.W. Pierce Bvt Maj & Supt BRF & AL