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and well recommended citizens - I would prefer that all the Bureau does in Kentucky should be done by your own citizens but I fear that in many localities troops will be an actual necessity-unless the civil authorities will earnestly cooperate with me in securing justice for the freedmen - From many of the Counties of Kentucky I am receiving reports of terrible suffering- The aged & infirm & children are turned out to perish- Would it not be well for you to officially request your civil authorities and all good citizens to aid in the proper care of the freedmen until the State laws are so changed as to meet the new Condition. I would be pleased to hear from you
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
Clinton B Fisk
Bt Maj Genl
Asst Commr