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Office Asst. Sub. Asst Comr B of R.F.&c. 
Division of Patrick & Henry Cos Va
Martinsville Va. August 29th 1867. 
Bv't Brig Genl O. Brown 
Asst Commissioner B of R.F. and A.L. 
Richmond Va,
General,
Pursuant to instructions contained in Cir. No 16. C.S. Bureau of Ref. Freedmen and A. Lands, Head Quarters Asst Commissioner State of Va, dated Richmond Va. August 17th 1867. I have the honor to report that the Civil Authorities in this Division have provided for the poor of both races, ever since Dec. 1865. consequently it will not be necessary for me, to make any further arrangements with the civil authorities according to instructions contained in G.O. No 51. Hd Qrs 1st Mil Dist. C.S. 
I am General 
Very Respectfully 
Your Obdt Servt
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