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which the colored people have been hoarding for years and have had stored away in some secret hiding place.

The County and City authorities continue to render assistance to the destitute colored people. I can discover no distinction made on account of color. I have made frequent demands upon them for assistance and have never been refused when the application came within the time proscribed by law.

No reports have been received from Obion, Lauderdale, Tipton, Carroll, Hardin, Decatur or Haywood Counties. There are no Agents for the Counties of Dyer or Henderson. As G.E. Green Agent for Madison County is receiving a salary for his services I would recommend that Henderson Co. be added to his district, making him the Agent of both Madison and Henderson Counties.

I am Lieutenant
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
Fred. S. Palmer
Lieut. Col. & Sub-Asst. Comr

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