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It will be understood that the above points apply to the present year - for which it is understood that the freed people should pay taxes - and includes the ability as well as the disposition of the several Corporations in the premises.

A further report of the exact rate at which all the several taxes are assessed in their several Counties and Towns specifying Poll tax, and those upon real and personal property will be made.

Assistant Supts will immediately give thier attention to the above and forward to these Head Qrs written answers as aforesaid - with such information as may further explain the prospect of obtaining assistance in support of freedmen for the year

These reports to be forwarded (if possible) on or before the 30th day of March inst.

James Johnson
Major. V.R.C. Supt.

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