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24 Dec

I beg leave to request you that the Black Refugees where land who resided in these own Homes near the N W Arm names are contained in the annexed land here near received any allowance of Blankets Clothing &c of which articles at this indiment from they are much in want. On their behalf therefore I request that you will be pleased to order them a supply of all such Articles as are allowed by Government to persons in their situation