![Transcription Center logo](/themes/custom/tc_theme/assets/image/logo.png)
This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.
Bureau Refugees Freedmen and Abandoned Lands Office Sub Asst Commissioner District of Yazoo Yazoo City May 6th 1867 Major A. W. Preston A. A. A. Genl Bur R. F. & A. L. Vicksburg Miss Major I respectfully request that Troops be stationed at this Post. I consider it actually necessary for the protection of persons and property. The civil authorities inform me that they cannot execute the Laws in many cases. A portion of the troops should be mounted in order to act promptly. I am Major Very respectfully Your Ot. Svt D M White Lieut. V.R.C S. A. C
Transcription Notes:
edited