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Office of Asst. Supt. R.F. & A.L. New Kent C.H. Va May 19th /66. Capt. James A. Bates A.A.A.G. Bureau R.F. & A.L. Richmond Va. Sir; In reply to Cir. No. 18 C.S. dated Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. State of Va. I have the honor to state that this county makes ample provision for all its paupers without regard to color. All the Freedmen and citizens have their crops in and I have no application for assistance. I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your Ob't. Serv't. N.M. Brooks, Capt. & Asst. Supt. Thro Gen. S.C. Armstrong } Supt. 9th. Dist, Va. }