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3.V.65- Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands, Head Quarters Assistant Commissioner, State of Virginia, Richmond, Va., 21st March 1866, Lieut H. S. Merrell Supt &c Lieut, The Asst. Commissioner directs me to call your attention to the large amount of Rations issued in your District, and requests that a thorough examination be made, with a view to a reduction of the amount - It is believed that a number receive rations who are not entitled, and that a number do not receive rations who are objects of charity. I am, Lieut Very respectfully Your obt servant James A. Bates Capt & A.A.A.G