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the Jail left in the custody of a boy 16 years old

Upon investigation I found the recent report in the Richmond papers, respecting the death of one of the inmates to be entirely unfounded, no death having occurred.

I would respectfully suggest if possible some improvement in the sanitary condition of this Jail, as under the present method it is scarcely fit for occupation

Very respectfully
Your obt Servant
Benj. C. Cook
Bvt Capt and Asst Supt

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