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3d  The Register of Marriages is complete for Augusta County. Col. Jordan has not as yet had the time necessary to complete it in Highland County. The first three paragraphs of Circular no. 11 are carried out. The neglect of the Civil authorities to prevent or punish lewdness or adultery, is not calculated to improve the morals of the Freed people. But one surname is used -

4th  Col. Jordan reports that he is informed the authorities are able, but not willing to provide for their own poor, and that the overseers of the poor take but very little substantial interest in the subject. No complaints however are made and at present the same aid is extended to all regardless of race or color. The authorized appropriation for this purpose is Augusta County is $5000- and in Highland County $1000 - which would seem to be ample. There are now a number of both races who because of old age or helplessness are receiving aid, in both Counties, both in and out of the poorhouses.

5th  The demand for labor is greater than the supply

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