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437 Augt 27th John A Taylor Esqr. Commissioner of the Poor Wilmington NC Sir I have the honor to enclose herein a Copy of Circular No 10 War Department, Bureau RF and A.L. and to inform you that on and after the 1st day of October next the issue of Rations to the indigent Refugees and Freedmen in this District will cease. The object of this notice is that the proper authorities may make arrangements to provide for the poor who will then become dependent upon them. I Am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obedt. Servant Allan Rutherford Col & Supt So. Dis't NC