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freedmen who have no children to care for them. The civil authorities, have as yet, made no provision for destitute colored persons in Bedford County although they are collecting taxes from them. In all the other counties the necessary provision is made. The freedmens schools are in a flurishing condition, throughout my sub district. Nothing has occurred during the month of March of importance. 

I am General,
Very Respectfully
Your Obt" Servt"
B.F. Shaum
2d Lt& & Bvt Capt" V.R.C. &c

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B.F. Shaum