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Very generally the Freedmen are at work, and but little illness is seen, even in the larger towns- they begin to realize their dependence upon their own labor, and the necessity of providing ahead for the support of themselves and Families.

The Whites are treating them with kindness, and pay them more promptly for their labor; although in some few instances, they are the objects of abuse and maltreatment. In all cases of injustice done them, a thorough investigation is made, and the guilty parties brought to punishment.

Among the most helpless and infirm there will doubtless be considerable suffering during the coming winter- as it seems almost impossible, even in cases of great necessity, to obtain their consent to go to the Alms House. The case of a Blind Freedwoman in this county, has recently come to my notice, who has suffered from Exposure and want, but unwilling to accept of the provisions made by the Overseers of the Poor.

The clothing gratuitously distributed among the indigent and Infirm was gratefully received, and proved the means of comfort to a great many, in needy circumstances. 

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