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these questions apply to the present year for which it is demanded that the freed people should pay taxes, and includes the ability as well as the disposition of the corporation in the premises. 

As information that you can readily obtain, you will also please report to me the exact rate at which all the several taxes are assessed in your County & Town, specifying Poll Taxes, and those upon real estate and personal property.

To avoid any misconception of the nature of this order, and the necessity for prompt compliance with it you are reminded that its authority is now the Supreme law of this land.

Very Respectfully &c
W. Storer How
Bt. Maj. A.Q.M.
Superintendent