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Bureau of Refugees. Freedmen. and A.L.
Head Qrs. Sub A. Com. 6" Sub Dist. Va
Fredericksburg. Va May 21. 1867.

Circular }
No 6. }

It is to be understood by the Asst Sub Asst Commissioners of the 6th Sub Dist. that colored people must not be required to pay taxes for the support of the poor, unless the poor of their own color are cared for by the proper authorities.

(Signed) James Johnson
Brevet Lieut Col. Major V.R.C.
Sub Asst Commr

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