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I hereby certify that Nicholas Roan, colored, is a resident of Wilmington, New Hanover County and is in a destitute and suffering condition from want of food: that such destitution is in consequence of old age and infirmity, that the County authorities are unable to relieve him, and that he is worthy of: relief from the Government, and is in danger of starvation if food is not supplied JA Lander Chairman of the Board of Wardens of Poor New Hanover County June 26th 1867 July 5 /67 M Carly Issue to this man for two weeks A Rutherford Supt