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payment for labor obtained, is at least regarding the white population, in most cases unfounded. As far as I am able under these circumstances to calculate correctly, I can give to those not quite destitute from 10-12 rations per month and to those entirely helpless and misserable from 20-30 rations per month. If it was not for the generosity of the Government, no doubt many would perish of starvation in this section; but wether this kindness is appreciated, and regarded as a means to pacify and reconcile the people generally, I doubt very much, as they believe it the duty of the government to help. I have the honor to be Major, Very respectfully Your obt. Servant R. Theune Brvt Major & Asst Supt R.F. & A.L. N.B. I may also mention that people form the surrounding Counties are moving to this Place (Talladega) for the sole purpose of drawing supplies. Brvt Major O.D. Kinsman Asst Adjt General R F & A L Montgomery Ala