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can be obtained by irregular labor, and time to indulge their Strong Social propensities.  But this class I am glad to Say consists only of a very Small minority.  When the Spring opens up I anticipate that all will be profitably employed.  There is work for all and the demand for labor is about equal to the Supply.  During the month a few cases of Small Pox broke out among the Colored people of this County (Accomac).  I immediately communicated with the Civil Authorities and after Some delay Suceeded in getting them to put a Small house, near the County poor house,  in order as a hospital to which they were Sent, but one person died.  There being no new cases it is hoped that the disease will Spread no further.

Very respectfully
Your obt Servt
Ed. Murphy
1st Lieut 10th Regt V.R.C
Asst Supt

Through the office Supt 5th Dist Va.

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