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exceptions and the "Dog River Hospital" at Mobile and a colony of aged, infirm, and destitute people in Monroe Country under charge of Mr Garland Goode. In the first there are ninety-seven (97) patients, and in the latter Eighty-Eight (88); Aggregate - One hundred and Eighty-five. The "Dog River Hospital" is most admirably managed by Dr. A.J. Gray, who is deserving of special mention for the zeal, ability, and conscientiousness he has displayed in the discharge of his duties.

I am in receipt of communications from the agents of several counties of this District, who represent that the suffering resulting from the withdrawal of the support hitherto given to the indigent by the Government will be very great. I am also informed that indigent negroes, entirely incapable of work, are being very generally thrust out and abandoned by their former masters, and that no provision at all has been, or will be, made for them by the State authorities.

The schools in this city for colored children, under charge of Mr Branch, are about to re-commence having ceased since July last. I am told by Mr Branch that the buildings at present under his charge for schools and teachers homes are insufficient for the purpose. He also tells me that he can rent suitable buildings for a slight advance upon the amount allowed for that purpose. I respectfully refer this matter to you for instructions. 

I have finally, to state, that I have assumed charge of certain property which belongs to the Bureau under the Executive Order dated Nov 11th 1865. This property is illy

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