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Bureau R.F. and A.L. Office Sub Dist Richmond Richmond Va June 1st 1866 Mr. H.S. Merrell Supt 3rd Dist Va Sir In compliance with instructions contained in Circular No 18 dated Bureau R.F. and A.L. Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. State of Va. Richmond Va May 8th 1866 I have the honor to enclose herewith the following report with names of white persons 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 1750 be provided for for the succeeding month, in view of the fact that applications are increasing so rapidly at this office as to fully warrant such issue Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt. Benj. C. Cook Lieut. and Asst. Supt.
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Benj. C. Cook