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same condition.
3rd This Registry of Marriages for either of these counties is not made and the late Asst Supt. reported his inability to complete one. In this city they have uniformly refused to come forward for registry. I shall in General Remarks refer to the futher carrying out of the instructions contained in the few paragraphs of Circular 11, Series 1866. from the office of the Asst Commr Dept Potomac
4. The intention of the County authorities in the matter of caring for their indigent freepeople, is to tax them, but to let the Government care for them. No relief is extended to them.
5. The supply of labor is about equal to the demand.
[[Left Margin]] Chaplin Maubry [[/Left Margin]]
6. The condition of the Schools is encouraging about 1300 children of color are now attending There are openings for numerous other schools.

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