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in the condition of the Freedmen in all the counties of this Sub District with the exception of Robertson and Sumner but even there, there is considerable improvement within the last month or so, or since the troops have been stationed in these Counties. The great trouble at present is to have some definite instructions in reference to the contract system, and upon which I hope soon to be informed.

I am General
Very Respectfully
Your Obd't Servant
(Signed) Mich'l Walsh
Captain V.R.C. and Chief Superintendent
Nashville Sub District

True Copy.
S.W. Groesbeck
Lieut and A.A.A.Genl.