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and discharged his duties in a very impartial manner, knowing neither white or colored.

The issue of Rations is rapidly on the decrease, particularly in the counties
The city another issue and rendering no assistance whatever, and take no interest in the welfare of their suffering people, whilst thousands of dollars are being raised to decorate the ground of those who fell opposing the Govt. Yet the cry of the poor is past by & unheeded and uncared for.-

Great difficulty exists amongst the col'd people in procuring the money earned by them, The past month shows a considerable increase in this matter-

Very Respectfully
Your obt Servant
Benj. W. Cook
Bvt Capt and Ass Genl Asst Com'r