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The number of rations issued during the month are about the same as last month. I would recommend the closing of the soup house during the hot weather the col'd people complain, that it has a purgative effect upon them and they are not able to eat it. The cost between the soup and Rations being very small.

The marriage Registry is progressing very rapidly. Some 500 having entered their names during the month.

Very Respectfully
Your obt. Servt.
Benj. C. Cook.
Lt. & Asst. Supt. 3d dist Va.