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Hampton Va. Aug 17th. 1867. General Schofield The undersigned Overseer of the Poor for Elizabeth City County, respectfully represents in reply to G.O. No. 58. that they have no adequate means to support the very long number of colored poor. now in this Co. 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 those ability (signed) Daniel Cumming (signed) James Wallis (signed) C.W. Hickman Overseers of the Poor. A true copy Mont. S, Reed 1st Lieut V.R.C. A.S.A.C.