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vice, but it is hoped that recent orders received relating to the removal of "Freedmen" to the counties from which they originally came, will have the effect to decrease the population of these villages: Labor is beginning to be very scarce, but through the enterprise of a northern man (Mr. Gallagher) who is about erecting manufactories of different descriptions, it is believed that the "Freedmen" of this county will soon be well and profitably employed and the expenses of this office will be reduced materially. Respectfully submitting the above I have the honor, to be, Very Respectfully Your Obdt. Servt. F.I. Massey 1st Lieut 5th Regt. V.R.C. Asst. Supt. York Co Va. Brevt Brig Genl O. Brown Office Asst. Com'nr State of Va. Through Gen'l S.C. Armstrong Supt 9th Disct. Va.
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