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Head Quarters Sub-District of Lauderdale,
Bureau Refugees, Freedmen & A. Lands,
Lauderdale, Miss., June 6 1867

Maj. A. W. Preston,
A. A. A. Genl. Bu. R. F and A. L.
State of Miss.
Vicksburg Miss.

Major:

In Compliance  with circular letter from your office, dated April 25th, 1867, relative to the number of Destitute in the District, requiring food to prevent Starvation, I have the honor to report, that, as for as ascertained, there are as follows:
Women, White 64
Men, White 2
Children, White 225
Women, Colored 87
Men, Colored 27
Children, Colored 147

Respectfully submitted
Jos W. Sunderland
Capt. V.R.C. Sub Asst Commr