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In a great many instances the employer furnishes Provisions, Boots, Shoes, Clothing &c to the employee and at prices above the market, also evading the merchants tax both State and Government.

There is a great want for clothing amongst the women in this Co. the dependents in some instances almost naked, if they do not get a supply for the coming winter they must perish.

The men are generally pretty well supplied from a lot sent here during the past month.

The feeling amongst the whites as regards the Bureau is generally smothered, but actually hostile and in opposition to the same. And there appears to be no improvement. All of which I have the honor to submit.

I am Sir very respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
Mortin Havens Lt and 
Asst Supt R.F. & A.L.