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Aug 8th

P. D. Claiborne Esq.
Agent Bureau R.F.&A.L.
Gwinnette Co.

Sir
Your communication of 6th inst is received and I have the honor to state in reply that one thousand rations were shipped to you on the 3d inst.  If more are required they will be sent on you application.  I send you herewith some receipt rolls and monthly reports - The receipt rolls must show the disposition of all Stores recieved by you, by having the head of family or some person representing it receipt for all stores issued them and the signature or mark witnessed.  The monthly report must show the number of men women & children issued to and the number of rations received and issued by you during the month.

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