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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