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persons and to whom issued I firmly believe that in the manner above suggested the issue of rations could be as well and safely conducted as now, The present system of the ration issue is to complicated and withal a needy waste of time and paper. It s no guard against either fraud or imposition therefore when less labor and expense will accomplish as favorable results it should command some consideration. With two good men and a sufficient force to issue I can perform in as satisfactory a manner the work now being done by a corps of clerks and employees.

Very Respectfully
Your Obdt. Servant,
Benj. C. Cook
 Asst. Sub.-Asst Com'r.