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in regard to the manner of employing Freedmen for the benefit of those who [[crossed out]] live at a distance from places where agents are stationed. how are the expenses to be defrayed. Your instructions to be used as a guide for making contracts have been rec'd. Please forward me the information desired if you see proper, at the earliest convenience I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt B. I. Arnold Lt 12' Ill Cav & Asst Supt. Freedmen &c
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