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Bureau R.F and A. Lands.
Office Surg. in chf. Dist. of Va.
Richmond Va. Dec 2d 1867.

Circular.

As great economy as is consistent with the prevention of suffering, is absolutely necessary in administering the Medical Dept. Bureau R.F. and A. Lands Va. It is highly important to promote a spirit of self reliance and personal responsibility, among the now dependent portion of the colored population of the state._ 

That they shall be educated as rapidly as possible to a condition of self support is very necessary, for the reason that their present reliance, the Bureau R.F. and A. Lands, will in all probability soon cease to exist as a means of aid.  In dispensing medicines from Bureau Dispensaries, care will be taken that the issue is restricted to cases in which it is evident that the patient or friends, are not able to furnish medical supplies absolutely necessary._ 

Reliable certificates of inability to supply themselves and of the necessity for medicines, will be required in all cases, where they can be obtained. Where they cannot be secured, personal examinations, with the circumstances to ascertain actual necessity and inability will be as far as possible made by Medical Officers._
 

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