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War Department,
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands. 
Jackson Miss. Nov 11th 1865

Circular Letter.

It is constantly reported to the Commissioner and his Agents, that the Freedmen have been deceived as to the intentions of the Government.

It is said that Lands will be taken from the present holders, and be divided among them next Christmas or New Years.  This impression, wherever it exists, is wrong.

All officers and Agents of this Bureau, are hereby directed to take every possible means, to remove so erroneous and injurious an impression.  They will further endeavor to overcome other false reports, that have been industriously spread abroad with a purpose to unsettle labor, and give rise to disorder and suffering.  Every proper means will be taken to secure fair written agreements or contracts, for the 

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