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Aug 6th

T M Phipps Esq
Agent Bureau R.F.&A.L.
Lafayette, Ga.

Sir
Your communication of July 22d is received and I have the honor to state in reply that I ordered to be shipped to you from Chattanooga on the 1st inst 5000 rations for distribution to the Destitutes of your County. You should require all applying for aid to bring written recommendations from some reliable man known to you - except such cases as you have personal knowledge of. This will prevent imposition to a great extent.


Very Respectfully.
Your Obt Servt
Eugene Pickett.
Capt V.R.C.    

Transcription Notes:
Indents not necessary, and please use "&" instead of "+" unless transcribing math. V.R.C. = Veteran Reserve Corps