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vast pile of ruins - there was no insurance on any of the buildings - the water gave out and the firemen had to do the 
best they could - they worked like Trojans it without doubt was the act of an incendiary. 

I went to Mayor Whites Court to day in Portsmouth. And while in there was informed that a col'd man was shot at. and badly wounded while on his way to Portsmouth with some market stuff. - I am trying to get some information, and will Report in my next. 

I also visted Norfolk City Jail Yesterday the 3rd inst - Genl Terry's order 46 from the War Department - releasing all prisoners now confined over six months - some eleven were turned out of jail - there is a large number of col'd people confined mostly for misdemeanors - the jail is very filthy and the prisoners complain of the bad odor from the filth. - Jacob

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