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File Hoysradt L. Lieut and Supt Manchester Va. Feby 15,1866 LR 96 Report concerning the Freedmen in Manchester, says that considering the season and scarcity of work thinks their condition very good. There is one col'd church, with 750 members - one school for col'd children &c Recd Off. 3d Dist 21st Feb, 66 Bureau RF & A Lands Office Supt 3d. Dist Richmond Va. Feby 22/66 EB 217. Respectfully forwarded to Col O. Brown asst. Comr. for his information. HS Merrill Lieut & Supt [[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA. BUREAU R.F. & A.L. RECD. ASST. HD.QRS.COMMISSIONER. FEB 23 1866 [[/stamp]]
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