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those cases - where the parties are entirely helpless; The Board have generally furnished them a good comfortable house to [[/strikethrough]] dwell [[strikethrough]] live in a garden to cultivate - clothing and sufficient food. They have also had the privilege of raising as many fowls as they might wish and one hog. There has been a school established upon the farm for the benefit of the children of paupers. The best medical attendance is provided for them when sick.

3rd. In what manner will the relief be afforded? 
Answer - It will be offered just as it is to all other paupers. The mode and measure of relief is of necessity left [[/strikethrough]] with [[strikethrough]] to the discretion of the Board.  As I have already said - some require but little others much more relief. 

4th. Will you provide for all destitute Freedmen - If not for what proportion will you make provision? 
Answer - This has been already responded to in my first answer. The law of Virginia makes provision - as you will see by reference to the case cited above - for all [[/strikethrough]] condition and colors [[strikethrough]] "persons unable to maintain themselves."

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