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supplied as readily as others, but I was unable to find conclusive evidence of the justice of such complaints.

Col. Callis was about making investigation of them in his District. It is however sufficiently apparent that in some localities, prejudice, even in the minds of State officials, exists against this class of persons. But all these difficulties may be avoided, by a cheerful cooperation of the State and County officers with the officers of the Bureau.

Mr. Cruickshank, the State Agent for the relief of the destitute, is a most excellent man. He labors to discharge his duties in a faithful and fair minded manner, and has cooperated zealously and cordially with Genl. Swayne for the relief of all classes, without distinction of color, or race, or regard to political sentiments. He is doing much good work, and as far as he can personally supervise and direct the distribution it will be judiciously and honestly conducted,

The present state of destitution will continue through the winter; it will probably somewhat increase as the season advances, and the supply is consumed.

I see no way of these people helping themselves until another season,

Transcription Notes:
Words with [[?]] mean that is my best guess, but it makes no sense