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Great trouble arises from the inability of the Bureau to furnish them lands on which possession can be gaurenteed for any lengthened period.

Many of the freed-people are determined to remain in this county, and as the white land holders will not rent on any terms, the question of location becomes a serious one. Attention is respectfully invited to suggestion submitted in report of 30th ult. (also previous endorsements) touching the so called "Bates Farm" in this county.

I am very respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
Mont. S. Reed.
1" Lieut Asst Supt

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