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Colbert Co Ala Feby 12. 1868. Womble C. Probate Judge. Replies to Circular Letter of Dec 26th 1867. States that there are at least 500. women and Children entirely without means of support. L. R. 30 Huntsville L.B. W. 100. State of Ala 1868. State of Alabama Bureau R.F. and A L. Montgomery Feb 20. 1868. Respectfully referred to Capt. Rob't Harrison Sub Asst Com'mr at Huntsville Ala for his information, and for remarks. By order of Bvt Brig Gen. J. Hayden Geo Shorkley Capt 15th Infy. Bvt Maj u.s.a. A.A.A.G. LR 30. E B 8. SD of H. 1868 Office Sub Asst Comr. BRF & AL Sub Dist of Huntsville Huntsville Ala. Mch 3/68 Respectfully returned to Bvt Maj Geo Shorkley A.A.A.G., Notwithstanding the fact that the crops were plentiful last year, there are many aged and helpless Freedmen in Colbert Co. and throughout this sub-District. They cannot support themselves, and they have no one to lean upon. The demand for aid will continue, I think, until the Freedmen shall have time to place themselves upon a better footing as to property. It is true, too, that the local treasuries are penniless. If cheap, temporary buildings could be erected at suitable intervals and supplied with food for the accomodation of the helpless poor, and placed in competent hands, the want would be met in the most effectual manner. The class above referred to need roofs to cover them quite as badly as food to eat. D C Rugg Actg Sub Asst Comr