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applied for, is now occupied by about one thousand colored people. They say. they have been promised land to cultivate for themselves, and if turned off at present much suffering must exist but the Asst Com'r is perfectly familiar with these facts - 

The stores on Main street are occupied as stated in application of Petitioner, and together yield a revenue of two Hundred & fifty dollars per month to the Bureau. The store occupied by Risgby yields $50.00 -

The house No 26 Catherine St. is verified as offices by the Asst. Supt. and Provost Marshal. The Buildings foot of Main street are occupied by Q. Ma'r as stable, and are not yet under control of Bureau but are to be soon turned over. The other Buildings yield no revenue to Bureau.

Charles E. Johnston
Asst. Supt.

see E.B. P109 N

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