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upon his land, the result is that immediately on its being known that there is a Shanty vacant, it is occupied by others without our knowledge or permission.  Mr. Taylor informed me he has made a contract with (14) fourteen to remain.  There are still about (100) one hundred families remaining there freedmen are opposed to removing unless provision is made for them elsewhere. 

I certify that the above endorsement is a true copy of the original comm'n dated Nov 12th & endorsed by order of Genl Howard Nov 16, and endorsed by order of Asst. Comm'r Nov 19, 66

Wm. P. Austin
Capt A.A.Q.M. &
Supt 1st Dist of Va.

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