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Head QuartersFreedman Bureau Columbus Ga Dec 18th 1868 Genl - Sir I received notice that the census, prescribed in the 2" Par of Circular No 2. should be completed at once. The reason of my delay in this matter, is this - the small-pox has been raging in this place for some time - and it has been impossible to get help to do as required. If the disease should get amongst our soldiers, it would be a serious affair it is mostly confined amongst the Freedmen. I will have the census completed and forwarded just as soon as I possibly can. Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant P. Slaughter Capt & A.S.A Freed Bureau
Transcription Notes:
1. Top of the page, is it Prientus? Quarters
2. Who is this addressed to? probably General Tillson
3. The last name on the page? P. Slaughter Capt & A.S.A. Freed Bureau