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BUREAU R.F. & A.L.
WASHINGTON D.C.
REC'D SEPT 11 1865
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than profitable. I think from the records I have already seen that I shall have from 100,000 150,000 acres of land on my hands in East Fla. What there may be in Central & Southern Fla. I do not know yet.

Genl. Saxton strongly advocates extensive seisures but in this semi savage country where comparatively no rents can be obtained for the property I cannot see the advantage of it.

I shall by no means wait your reply before taking any further action yet as soon as possible I would like your views on the subject.

Very truly yours,
T.W. Osborn