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Bureau of R.F. and A. Lands
Office of Asst. Superintendent
Leesburg Va. Nov 28th 1866.

Bvt. Maj. W. C. Mason
Supt. B of R. F. & A. L.
4th Dist Va
Gordonsville Va

Major:- In compliance with Circular No 6 dated Bureau of Refugees Freedmen and Abandoned Lands Hd Qrs. Assistant Commissioner state of Va Richmond Va. Jan 29th 1866. I have the honor to report that the Freed people of this County are doing finely- nearly all are industrious and orderly. I, however, see no visible improvement of feeling toward them by the white people. Wages for male adults range from $8 to $16 females from $2 to $8 as much as abiding to the proficiency of the laborer.

I am Major. Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
Sidney B. Smith
Bv't. Capt: V.R.C. & Asst Supt.

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