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The one apparent objection to this method of providing for the destitute, would be, the tendency to draw together, in the Cities and Towns, a large number of freedpeople from the surrounding country.

The establishment of Soup-houses at any other points, than the Cities mentioned, would not be advisable, from the fact, that many freedpeople now at work and who are well provided for upon plantations and elsewhere, would congregate at such points where they would expect to be subsisted without any effort upon their part to support themselves. The number of the profligate and indolent would be increased, and many who should support themselves, would be a burden and expense to the Bureau. 

I am General 
Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
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