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N 43 R. F. & A. L. Vol 12 '68
Washington NC
Feby 19, 1868

North Carolina
Rutherford Capt. A.
Sub Asst Comr

Owing to the failure of the crops last year & the want of means on the part of Planters to procure provisions & seed for planting the coming year, he urgently recommends that provisions be issued by the Bureau to Planters who will agree to place under cultivation a certain number of acres of land & employ a certain number of hands. - The Govt taking a lien on the crops for security, &c

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[[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]]
[[stamp]] BUREAU R. F. & A. L. WASHINGTON REC'D FEB 24 1868 [[/stamp]]
Recd. Bureau. Hd. Qrs. Febry 21st 1868 - N.C.