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much larger comparative number of freedmen, have necessarily on that account, come under the charge of the Bureau during sickness. Although there were more than six hundred (600.) more persons under Medical treatment in the District, during the month of April than during the month of March, the fact that there were fifteen (15.) less deaths shows that diseases were of a milder character, and this inference is increased by the fact that nearly eight hundred more were discharged during April than during march. Of the number above reported as under treatment during the month of April, forty one (41.) were cases of insanity, provided for at the ward for the insane at Howards Grove Hospital. I am with much respect Your Obedt Servant. J J De Lamater Bvt Lt. Col and Surg US vols Surg in chf Dist of Va Bureau R F and A Lands.
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