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their own support, but who do not make enough to pay for medical attendance at the rate the citizen Doctors are pleased to charge. Dr Cook. 8" Iowa, and surgeon of this Post has offered to prescribe for them, if he is furnished with medicines; his limited quantity, only enough for the Regiment not permitting him expend for others. Can he be furnished with articles which he may require. I co-operate and consult with the Probate Judge and other civil authority as to the best "ways and means." &c, and meet with their assistance. I can organize a school, but have no teacher.

Hoping the course and measures I adopt will be met with your approbation, and assuring you I will endeavor to discharge my duties faithfully, and with a view to the advancement, of the Freedmen, and the incubation into their minds the necessity of their being industrious, honest and thrifty.

I have the honor to be, General,
With high respect, your obedient Servt.
Andrew Geddes
Capt & Asst. Supt.