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Write Genl Armstrong that he must take every possible means to make the freedmen understand that they can make no claim on the lands they now access another year unless they obtain a lease from the owners. Let them understand this at as early [[strikethrough]] day [[/strikethrough]] as possible so that they can make their arrangements for another year. Advise all to seek homes in other localities.

Genl A

[[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA. BUREAU OF R.F. & A.L. RECD. HD. QRS. ASST. COMMISSIONER. JUL 3 1866 [[/stamp]]

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