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Bureau R.F and A.L.
Office Sub Dist of Richmond
Richmond, Va. May 12th 1866

Lieut. H.S. Merrell
Supt. 3rd Dist Va.

Lieutenant 
In compliance with instructions contained in "Circular No. 18" Par. I. dated Bureau R.F. and A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. State of Va. Richmond, Va. May 8th 1866. I have the honor to submit the following report with the names of white people who do not receive assistance from the civil authorities and are destitute and suffering. I would respectfully recommend that rations for each week to the number of 280 be provided for the present.

Very respectfully,
Your Obt. Servt.
Benj. C. Cook
Lieut and Asst. Supt.

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