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each. I sent for some troops and made the attempt to arrest the parties myself, but was unable to find them. On the return of the troops they came back and are committing new depredations. I have four enlisted men with me, and will make an attempt to arrest some whose names I have, who appear to be the leaders of the gang.

The care of the poor in Accomac County is very good. In Northampton it is not so good, but the overseers promise to give it their attention immediately.
 
I am Sir.
Very Resp'y Your 
Obedient Servant
Geo. H. French
Asst Supt Eastern Shore of Va.

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oh goodness, I struggled. Many words need to be added ---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-03-01 08:17:41 The writing is challenging, but please just use the "Save" button below to save your work in progress and do not click the "Complete and Mark for Review" button until you think the transcription is finished. I filled in some more, but got stuck in one place near the beginning. ------------------- final missing word was "myself"