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M.17. (R.F. & A.L. Vol 2) 1865.

St. Louis Mo: Oct 4th 1865

Missouri and Arkansas
J.W. Sprague. Brig. Genl.
Asst. Commissioner &c

Acknowledges receipt of suggestions in regard to the freedmen of Arkansas. States that if blacks are forwarded he would appoint some of the County Clerks as Superintendents. Says the former Slave owners wish to fix the wages at from $5-to $7-per month.

[[stamped]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamped]]

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[[stamped]] BUREAU R.F. & A.L. REC'D OCT 7 1865 *WASHINGTON *[[/stamped]] 

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