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of Freedmen who were ordered into government employ during the war and those who have been or are at present in the government service, who have been receiving rations from the govt as destitutes; should this be discontinued they must suffer. Tuesday Nov 7th left Fort Monroe via steamer for Richmond. I am very respy Your Obt Servant Bill C Carter Capt Asst Qr Mr Inspector Bureau of Refugees &c