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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