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voice and influence of these are doing much to correct the evil habits which were the heritage of slavery and to inculcate higher notions of morality and self-respect. That evil of Intemperance is not nearly so great among the colored people here as it is reported elsewhere and the notice of this office has rarely been called to a drunken colored man. The poorest and worst class of vagrants are also not found amongst the colored people. 
The Hospital connected with the Bureau of this District in the absence of any State provisions for the colored poor, has done and is doing great good. It is difficult to imagine what would become of the extremely old and indigent, and the wretchedly poor whom sickness has overcome without this provision. At the same time it is believed that there should be some system originated for taking care of these people when the Bureau aid is withdrawn. If the State will do nothing, it is suggested that the colored race themselves should take the matter in hand. The Hospital is still under the excellent management of Dr. A.J. Gray. 
I have the honor to state in conclusion that this report has been unavoidably delayed by the pressure of various duties upon my office. 
Very respectfully
Your obedient servant. 
Geo. H. Tracy
Captain 15th Infty. Brevet Major U.S.A.
Sub Asst. Commissioner