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Head Quarters Sub Dist Athens
Athens Ga Dec 15 1865
Colonel,
I respectfully referred that Mrs [[?]] McDonald, widow, white, not a refugee, [[?]] for ten years past in this turn, applied to one several days ago for assistance, - representing hereafter in a very [[?]] condition as person and greatly needing [[ford?]] and clothing, She has several children of tender years dependent upon her. She says her husband was killed in the war - a confederate soldier, and that in past years she has received assistance from the County, according to law.
Two days ago PJ [[?]] a note to the Mayor of Athens, Hm. Sidney Reese, stating her case; and requesting aid for her, and to be informed as to the [[?]] made by law for such cause. [[?]] no reply.