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Hd Qrs Asst. Comr.
Bureau R. F. and A. L.
Richmond Oct 24/65

Scott, H B
Insp Genl.

States it has been reported that Freedmen out of work at City Point have refused offers of work at $8 per month and Board, which must not be countenanced.

3.B.32.

Recd Hd Qra Asst Comm &c, 31st Oct/65
Recd Oct 26/65

Bureau R F and A L
Office Supt 2d Dist
Petersburg Oct 26/65

Respectfully referred to Mr Clayton, Asst Supt City Point for investigation and report. If the facts are as within reported you will not only carry out the instructions of the Asst. Comr., but impress labor where it is needed, until these men are taught that freedom is not indolence, and that the Govt is willing to help only those who help themselves

Wm H Mole
Bvt. Maj. A.A.A. Genl. 
and Actg. Sup 2d dist

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