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can boast, Education. School-houses are to be the monuments of the Bureau, and the gratitude of thousands of the poor ignorant freedmen will be the reward of those who have unselfishly labored for their elevation and social advancement.  Many cases of wrong are reported, and during the last few days, many complaints have been made to the effect that, the planters refuse to pay them. The Bureau, in this matter, is a godsend to the freedmen.

Am fearful that there will be some suffering from want of food and clothing, but being judiciously managed. I think it can be partially remedied by compelling the Civil Authorities to provide for such cases. The removal of Gen'l Pope is hailed with joy by the disloyal people, and since the publication of the fact, your Agent has received much personal abuse. It was a bad stroke for "Reconstruction"  There is much to be done here; and I hope the administration of Gen'l Meade, will be such as will not lessen the power, or weaken the influence of this Bureau.

I am General, Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
Wm O. Moffill Agent &c