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or whether the order &c introduced by the operation of your Bureau will not diminish the need of our efforts. I am aware that Gen Howard says it is rather "to facilitate than to supersede our work", but will the South be likely to recover so far as to reduce the destitution next fall and winter, as some think, or will that destitution be, as I am inclined to fear, tenfold greater that ever before.

Will it be of use to collect second hand domestic utensils, as knives and forks spoons, tin ware, pots, & steel pans &c - also not too badly worn implements of industry as hoes, rakes &c. There is a difference of opinion among us as to sending out these articles, -hence the Query -

I know you are crowded but a word from you will be gladly received by Yrs very cordially.
M.G. Kimball

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