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It is proper to add that I left Lieut. Gilbreath, the Inspector of Registers, at the polls (everything at that time being quiet) and went through the back yard of the building in which the voting took place to Mr. Kilpatrick's hotel or boarding house. While sitting in his parlor I heard considerable shouting and saw a crowd running up the street. I hastened after them and passed them as they got into the enclosure which leads to Mr. Harvey's house. The crowd consisted of men, women & children of both white & black. Seeing a number of colored men at Mr. Harvey's house, I turned and with the assistance of some deputy sheriffs dispersed the crowd. I told the leader colored men that if they would get their party together I would see that they could proceed through the streets without molestation, but he did not seem to care about doing so. During the time I was present the deputies did their duty in an efficient and fearless manner.
 
Very respectfully
Your Obt. Servant
John L. Churchill   
1st Lieut. 24th Inf

Bvt. Maj. S.C. Greene 
A.A.A.G. B.R.F. & A.L.
Vicksburg, Miss.