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portions of the country, while a large number have left the city, and obtained employment in the country, allmost an equal number have arrived. It is estimated that 2000 Rations will be required for issue during the month of March. The condition of the colored people is as a general thing, much better than that of the poor whites. The larger portion of the subsistence supplies are issued to white destitutes, and almost all to women & children

M H Church
Bvt. Lt. Col. Sub. Asst. Comr
Chattanooga Sub District