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Scott, Rankin, Leake, Madison, Attala & Holmes.

Capt H. Gardner, V.R.C. in charge, says that Sickness and destitution prevail among the Freedpeople, and that much suffering among this class during the coming winter is anticipated. The more fortunate have already organized for the relief of the destitute among them. - 

The civil authorities neglect or ignore the claims for assistance, and the funds raised for that purpose have certainly in one instance at least, been misappropriated. - } not to be published

District of Meridian,
Consisting of Winston, Noxubee, Neshoba, Kemper, Newton, Lauderdale, Jasper, Clark, Jones and Wayne Counties. - 

Capt H.E. Rainals V.R.C in charge, states that one positive case of attempted murder of a Freedman has occurred [[strikethrough]] and adds that rumors of other violence are rife. - [[/strikethrough]]

The Sub Comr presses the fact that the stoppage of rations has occasioned severe distress in several case of utter