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will be needed to supply them, and it ought to be furnished as soon as possible, for many are very needy, and the probability is of an increase of numbers, until a demand is created for labor. Oh! for a little Northern energy through this County to such a demand, for that would be the Freedmens best protection.

I am, Colonel.
Very respectfully
Your Obed't Servant
A.L. Brown
Capt. & Assist. Sup't