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Bureau RF and A Lands
Office of Asst Supt
Richmond Va 20 Feby 1867

Capt. Garret Mallery 
Inspector Genl

Captain
In reply to your communication of the 19 ult, I have the honor respectfully to state, that upon investigation of the case of Rachael Dixon I find that her husband is an able bodied man not a factory hand and is accustomed to farm labor, if he chooses to obtain employment he can get it any time upon application to Mr Henderson Corner 10 & Broad St. They have one child about 5 years old, the only tie they have, the daughter is 16 years old who for some months past has been living with the teachers. I do not consider this family have any claim upon the Govt for assistance, as they are able bodied and can obtain

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