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386 August 4th John A Taylor Esq Chairman Dea Commissioners New Hanover County Dear Sir I have the honor to call your attention to the fact that numerous applications are made to me for the issue of Rations to destitute white and colored persons who are residents of this County and not Refugees. I have referred these persons to you; as my orders do not allow the issue of Rations in such cases. If you could make it convenient I would be pleased to see you in regard to the matter. I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Most Obedt Servant Allan Rutherford Lieut Col VRC (Bvt Brig General USV) Supt So. Dist No Ca