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able to state, that crime is on the decrease. In relation to the destitution existing among many poor people both white and colored I will make a separate report. In regard to the general welfare of all, I am sorry to say that at no time since I have been here, have things looked as gloomily as just at the present, but still I as also all of the friends of the colored people look for better times, as soon as the vegetables come in and the election has passed. I am Sir Very Resply Your Obdt Svt. Wm. L. Fernald A.S.A. Comr 3d Div 7th Sub Dist Va Thro. R.S. Lacey S.A. Comr Bureau Ref. Freed A. Lands Lynchburg Va.
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Wm L Fernald