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Bureau R. F. & A. L
Head Qrs. 9th Sub Dist. Va
Winchester. Va. Febry 3rd 1868

Bt. Brig. Genl. O. Brown
Asst Commr.
Richmond. Va.

General
I have the honor to report that there are in the 1st Division about fifty (50) freed people, able to work, who cannot obtain employment. In the other divisions of this Sub District, the demand for labor is equal and in some cases exceeds the supply.  

The rates of hire throughout the valley is so low as to indicate that farmers and others find no difficulty in obtaining all the laborers they require.

Very Respectfully
Your Obedt Servant
John A. McDonnell.
Sub. Asst. Commr.

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