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I informed Mr Caswell that such was not the proper disposition to be made - that the Supplies was intended for the destitute of Jefferson County and not for Widows and orphans done. I instructed him to disregard the orders of the Judges - and issue to all classes of destitute people. the supplies received are inadequate as very few persons in Jefferson or Emanuel County have a supply of Provisions for themselves or any feed for their horses & mules and have not the means to purchase with the number of destitute persons in Jefferson County amounts to as near as I could ascertain 340 - these are on the verge of starvation and needs immediate assistance. enclose I forward an extract from Judge Tarver letter of instruction to Mr Caswell relative to the distribution to the destitute whites of Jefferson County.
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