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the owner part of the crop and in that way bearly makes enough to support their families, I have seen instances where they could not eaven do that, owing to the limitation of their means of cultivation and the worn out condition of the land assigned them by its owner. Temperance amongst the colored people is at this present time a necessity, however, I have not seen any of them under the influience of liquor nor do I know of the existance of a temperance Society in this Division.
Respectfully Submitted.
I am Genl. Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
Thomas Leahey
Asst Sub Asst Comr Bureau R.F.& A.L.

Thru Hd Qrs 11th Sub Dist Va

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a couple words were misspelled and I wrote as I saw them. ---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-03-25 12:01:34