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Temperate, as a general rule. Their [[?]] and the high price of all kinds of liquor rendering it impossible for them to indulge in intoxicating drinks to any great extent.

[[left margin]] Wise Farm [[/left margin]]
The Wise Farm as suggested in the last quality raport has been rented to Freedmen in small lots ranging from 2 @ 15 acres at an aggregate Rent for the whole of $281.50 payable upon the maturing of the crops. The tenants are industriously putting in their crops and should the season prove a favorable one, will without doubt raise sufficient to make this arrangement redound to the mutual benefit of themselves and the Bureau

[[left margin]] Mal In Croft Assles [[/left margin]]
On the 15 January last Lt Martin Harens the former efficient A.S.A.C of this division was relieved by I.N. Croft Esq and the Division Head Oto removed from Kemporille to the Wise Farm. Mali Croft who resides in Norfolk visits the farm regularly every Monday Thursday and Saturday for the transaction of Bureau business and has managed affairs especially in the matter of renting on the farm in a manner worthy of the highest commendation. The office records have been continued as formerly kept in accordance with the manual.

3rd division Nansemond and Isle of Night Communities

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