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where the woman has been left by her Husband, (either by desertion or death) with a large number of small children to provide for, also in cases, where one or the other of the Parents, have been severely afflicted, and unable for months to earn their living. These I do not think can be afforded help by the civil authorities, although they are doing all they can to relieve urgent cases of distress. A Small amount of provisions for judicious distribution among this class of the Freedpeople, would alleviate considerable Suffering, and prove a great comfort and blessing.

There are also cases of suffering for the want of proper medical attendance &c, Some of the most worthy of the afflicted, being unwilling to engage the services of a Physician, because of their inability to pay the fee or charge for his services. In some cases they are not even able to purchase the necessary medicines. The Physicians however are generally very liberal toward them, and in many instances have rendered their Services, and provided medicines free of charge.