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the poor of Bedford County are instructed by the county Court. not to admit any colored persons. to the poor-house. Although the county is collecting taxes from the Freedmen. the same as from the whites, and not only for 1866, but also for 1865, I am General Very Respectfully Your Obt" Servant B F Shaum Bvt" Capt" & 2nd Lt" V.R.C.
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