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most faithful in their attention and care for the unfortunate blacks who have been afflicted with this loathsome disease and have been placed under their care. I would in view of these facts most respectfully recommend that contracts be made with these gentlemen and that they be continued in charge of a Small Pox hospital for the benefit of Freedmen such an institution being required in this District. I am very respectfully Your obt servant Benjamin. McClure Surg U.S.A. Vols. Surg in chief of District Brig. Gen Wild Commissioner of Freedmens Bureau District Columbus Ga.