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could be given him, as an agent of the Bureau - a dishonest man would undertake it, with the expectation of making all deficiencies out of the Freedmen. I would also advise that if this thing is carried out, the money be paid to Mr. Farrar by some responsible or bonded agent of the Gov't & not be allowed to be collected in small sums, or pass through the hands of persons that are not responsible, and may disappear at any moment, leaving the Freedmen minus the Subscription & land - I would also advise that if the Gov't. does not offer some assistance, or that the