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will prevent this exposure.

Be sure not to have an Irishman in charge of colored people. The instinctive and deep rooted aversion of the Irish to the negroes is sufficient reason for this. 

Please see that the officer in charge of groceries has not his own interest involved in the issuance of supplies.  I am confident that the city of Richmond requires special inspection and a thorough overhauling. 

Please note to make any report but do the work. If necessary employ another physician to visit those who are unable to come out of their houses. 

Very Truly Yours,
O.O. Howard {signature}
Major General Commissioner

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