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Bureau R.F. & A. Lands
Head Qrs. 9th Sub Dist. Va.
Winchester, April 1", 1868 

Bt. Brig. Genl. O. Brown
Asst. Com'r.
Richmond, Va.

General
I have the honor to report that there are in the First Division of this Sub Dist about fifty (50) Freedmen able to work for whom employment cannot be found. They will however it is believed be able to obtain work this month, as the spring work commences. Reports from other Divisions state that the demand for labor is equal to the supply -

Very Respectfully
Your Obedt Servant
John A McDonnell
Sub. Asst. Com'r

 

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