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Bureau R. F. and A. Lands
6th Division 7th Sub District Va.
Lexington Va.  Aug 31 1867

Brvt. Brig. General O. Brown
Asst. Commissioner State of Virginia
    
General
In accordance with Circular No 16 B.R.F & A.L. Hd Qrs Asst. Com. District of Virginia dated Richmond Va. Aug 17 1867, I have the honor to report that the counties of Rockbridge, Bath, & Alleghany have been taking care of their colored paupers for the last twelve months just as they have cared for the same class of white persons - and they propose doing so in future.

There are no indigent colored persons in any one of the counties now depending upon the Bureau for support.

Very Resp
Your Obt. Servt.
J.W. Sharp
Brvt. Major U.S.V. &
Asst. Sub-Asst. Comr
Rockbridge Bath & Alleghany Cos. Va.

Thro Capt Lacy
Agent 7th Sub-Dist Va.

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