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the Freedmen, here, have endeavored to support themselves, and the assistance given them, has only been temporary. At Garland, there are a number of Houses, which will afford excellent shelter for about 400 persons, I intend establishing my Colony there, instead of on the Plantation ten miles from here, which I contemplated doing.

Cases of sickness among the Freedmen are on the increase. Thus far, I have been unable to relieve many, from want of a Medical Officer. In cases of severe illness, I have once, or twice provided the services of a citizen physician. 

The principal business of this Office is attending to complaints, and the issue of rations: of the latter, but few of the many, who apply, get. still, each case is thoroughly investigated, which consumes a great deal of time.

I am, Colonel  
Very respectfully. 
Your Obedt. Servant
A. L. Brown
Cap't & Assis't Sup't Refugees, Freedmen &c