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generality of the needy, was mainly monopolized by the least deserving, who thronged to the points of distribution, and hung around them; while the majority, and the better class, who could not afford to quit their homes, and walk five or six miles or more for the chance of attaining daily morsals, received little of no benifit from the distribution. The proper plan would be, to place the material for distribution in the hands of respectable and responsible persons at the different points along the railroads, to be distributed in monthly supplies if practicable, fairly and equitably among the needy and deserving within reach of the points of distribution. They can afford to make a trip of two or three days monthly, and will do so, if they can be assured of a supply. I think the effort had better be confined to a supply of corn. If more is attempted, the danger is, that some will be left without bread. With a sufficient supply of bread, and of corn to feed the animals engaged in making crops, absolute suffereing, and the danger of starvation will be removed. The grass is coming forward rapidly which will ensure a supply of milk to those who have cows, as the generality have.

Most Respectfully yours
J.W. Lapsley