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the benefit of the Freedmen of this Dist. When Capt Flagg was relieved these hoes were turned over to Mr Pride a former Asst. Supt. on the Eastern [[Shore?]] Accomac Co. Mr Pride made efforts to sell them in Norfolk but on being informed that they had not paid duties &c he took them to Accomac Co. These hoes were valued at 3.50/100 to 4.00 dollars pr Doz. — Whether the wrong is with the Society who sent them here or with the men who finaly disposed of them I cannot say, but the Freedmen have received no benefit from them in this Dist, which would justify the Goverment in admitting them free and transporting them here I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your Obdt. servt Wm P. Austin Capt VRC Supt 1st Dist
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