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thing to eat.

The White impovished. the Freedmen are unable to labor for payment, I trust that in a short time, they will be able to produce something from their work, and be more Comfortably Situated.

The feeling between the White Citizens and the Freedmen is very good, and they seem mutually to understand and appreciate each others distress; The Whole County is harassed by thieves who plunder all, irrespective of sex or color!

I most respectfully suggest the propriety of issuing rations of cornmeal in lieu of Hard bread.

It is certainly much cheaper to Gov't, and I think would be more fully appreciated by the Freedmen.

I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Svt
Chas. H. Burd
1st Lt  & Ass't Supt for Prince Geo Co

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