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Bureau R F and A Lands Office of Asst Supt 3d Dist Richmond Va Feby 1866 Chaplain R M Manly Supt School BRF & AL Dept of the Potomac Chaplain I have the honor respectfully to state, that in the issue of 'Rations' to indigent freedmen of this Sub Dist, I find that several of the recommendations given by the "Teachers" are issued without a personal Examination of the Case. Too close a scrutiny cannot be given before the request is made, in order to prevent imposition on the part of the col'd people and I would suggest to you the importance of giving the "Teachers" particular instruction regarding this matter Very respectfully Your obt Servt Benj. C. Cook Bvt Capt and Asst Supt Through office of Supt 3d Dist
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