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indigent colored persons, unable to supply their needs, by the  Civil Authorities, what difference is made by said authorities between them & white persons in the same condition. This to include those in quarters & poor-houses.

3rd. What are the present prospects, as far as can be ascertained, in regard to the employment of colored persons, the coming season, as fair supporting wages, in other words, what proportion of them will be likely after the spring opens, to support themselves.

By Order of Bvt. Brig. Genl. O. Brown
Assistant Commissioner
(SGA) J. J. De Lamater
Surg. in Chf. Dist Va.
Bureau R. F. & A. Lands.

Official Copy.
J.J. De Lamater
Surg in Chf Dist Va
Bur. R. F. & A. L.

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