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Office Supt District of Selma
Bureau R. F. and A. L. 
Selma, Ala. September 10, 1866

Bv't Maj. O D Kinsman
A.A.G

Major:
I have the honor herewith to forward a list of dependents upon the Bureau at this Post, with a statement of their condition noted from personal observation. This is exclusive of those in the Hospital and Freedmens Camp. 
The few (30) gathered at the camp are crippled, blind, Idiotic, or incapable of work, by reason of age. Under the recent order from the War Department rations are withheld from all, who are not in Hospitals or Asylums.
I would respectfully submit whether the class here represented would not be included within the spirit and intent of that order. Although not actually in Hospitals or Asylums. 
It is certain that without the aid