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L.B. Vol. 2 233/423 Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, Headquarters, Superintendent Fifth District, Va. Fort Monroe, Va. October 31st 1866 Bvt. Brig. Genl. O. Brown A.A.A.G. General Pursuant to Circular No 1 C.S. from HdQs Asst. Com. State of Virginia I have the honor to forward herewith reports of Asst. Supts regarding unemployed freedmen in their respective sub-districts. The condition of things is substantially unaltered although there is clearly a tendency in the right direction. I believe the people are convinced that they have no right to the land and that they must cast about for a living. The pressure resulting from stopping the rations is hardly begun as yet-the dearth of food and want of employment will, in a few weeks, toll upon the freedmen and, as those who have no cash cannot get food they will be compelled