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per mouth. So far as I was able to ascertain the locating agents generally had performed their duties satisfactorily, though there were some complaints from freedmen that they had been deceived as to the quality and situation of their lots. It was also reported that Mr. A. A. Knight locating agent had located tracts under the act for disloyal white people. Col. Sprague's attention was called to this, and he has directed as investigation to be made.

The schools, at Jacksonville and Fernandine were will conducted, and reflected much credit upon the teachers; suitable school buildings are much needed at the former place. Generally the educational interest have been neglected. The late Sup't. Mr. Chase, has very much neglected his duties. He has remained almost constantly at Jacksonville, except when at New York. He had made no general inspections, and had but little knowledge of the condition of the schools or wants of the people in this respect. His removal was fortunate. I am of the opinion that Mr. Foster will perform his duties with energy and zeal, and that under his direction a healthy stimulus will be given to the work.

The only hospital in this State is at Magnolia Grove. It is well situated and has a capacity equal to the necessities of the State. At present there are but few patients there, the number is gradually decreasing. I recommend that this hospital be continued for the present. There are and will continue to be sick dependent freedmen, who must be provided for by the Gov't, until the State makes provisions for them. To send them to a hospital out of the State will leave them unprovided for when the Bureau expires. The expense at Magnolia is not great and would not be much more than their transportation and support at a hospital in another