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L323 R.F.A.L. Vol 11. '67

New Orleans, Dec'r 18th 1867.

Louisiana,

Wood W.H.
Lieut Col & Asst Comr,

States that no cases of actual starvation have been reported but owing to overflow and failure of crops, much suffering is anticipated among both white and blacks.

Immediate steps should be taken for the relief of the destitute

(2 telegrams)

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

File together
refer to tel from here

See Tel of Dcr 18. 67

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[[stamp]] BUREAU R. F. & A L WASHINGTON. REC'D DEC 19 1867 [[/stamp]]

Transcription Notes:
Wood W.H. confirmed with Louisiana staff list from project home page