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Bureau R.F. and A. Lands
Sub Dist of Fluvanna
Palmyra Va. May 17th 1866.

Brvt Maj James A Bates
AAA General 
B.R.F and AL. Richmond Va

Sir
I have the honor respectfully to report in accordance with orders of Circular No 18 Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Richmond Va. Dated May 8th 1866, that as far as I have been able to learn, there are no destitute white citizens in this Sub Dist. who are not cared for by the Civil Authorities at present; though if the coming crops should fail the people all will need aid during the next winter months. I am endeavoring to impress the necessity on the part of both whites and the freedmen of laboring well and raising all Corn possible in order to prevent such an event.

I am Maj.
Very Respectfully 
Your Obt. Servt.
E G Budd
Lt VRC and Asst Supt.