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to stop the Freedmen from drinking in this particular section of Va, as there is either a Whiskey or Brandy Distill in every hollow, every cliff and on every mountain in the counties of Patrick and Henry, Intemperance is not considered sinfull even among the ministers of the gospel, as I do not know of a single one but what drinks more or less, and what is more they give what they dont drink to their children.

Notwithstanding the difficulties to contend with, I intend organizing a temperance society immediately upon completing the Registration,

I am General
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Sevt
Wm L Fernald 
Lieut V.R.C. & A.S.A.C.

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R.S. Lacey Agent
B of R F. & A. Lands
Lynchburg Va

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