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Bureau of R.F & A.L.
Hd. Qrs. Asst. Supt. 8th Dist. Va.
Christiansburg Mont. Co. Va.
December 24th 1866.

Bvt. Maj. J.H. Remington
Supt. 8th Dist. of Va.

Major-
A Freedwoman now living in this county, but recently of Pulaski County, is in a destitute condition, without Friends, and is afflicted with total blindness, by reason of cataract over both eyes, and has been without sight for a year past. Her name is Caroline Sanders and has two children, Andrew Jackson aged 12 years and George Deskins aged 16 years. George says he can support himself and Brother, if relieved from the care of his mother; but cannot support them both. The Doctor says that the cataract can be removed, if the woman is properly cared for.
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