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to white citizens of the state.

The plantations returned on our report were leased by the Treasury Department before we assumed charges of such business. We have the leases in our office, but have no control over the lands
The report of city property is much smaller this month than last. We have returned up to the 12th of this month, more than was returned during September. I am returning house and lands to their owners as fast as they can make their applications in accordance with circular No 15.
Copies of property orders have been forwarded as soon as issued, also the petitions filed by applicants.

I am, General,
Very respectfully, 
Saml Thomas
Colonel, Assistant Commissioner