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the Freedmen in the performance of their duties, others are hostile towards them and are disposed to take advantage whenever an opportunity presents itself in debaring them from the rights and protection of citizens.  The rations issued have been strictly distributed to the aged and infirm, and Orphan children, and this number whose circumstances required the assistance of the Bureau are steadily decreasing

Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
Benj. C. Cook
Lieut and Asst Supt Sub Dist of Sidney

Transcription Notes:
1st word, encourageing [[misspelled]], on previous page. "debaring" is actually "debarring".