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Hampton Va Augt. 17th. 1867 Maj. Gen. Schofield U.S.A. Sir The undersigned, Overseers of the Poor for Elizth City Co respectfully represent, in reply to general orders No 51 - that they had no adequate means to support the very large number of colored poor now in the County. They hope to be able, and will endeavor to support those originally belonging to the County, who are paupers. Anything beyond this would entirely exceed their ability. Respectfully C.W. Hickman James Hallis Dan. Cumming