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[left margin] 98 [printed] [/left margin] Both cases occurred within the last two months from letters received from Mr Christian, it is found that he does not understand the present status of the freedmen, as being equal before the law. The Ass't Comm'n desires that Mr C's official conduct should be investigated, and report made as soon as possible that he may be removed from office if unfit to hold it. Very Respectfully, Your obd't Srv't O. D. Kimsmay Sub Ass't Comm'n [separating line] [left margin] 208 Gardner 95 -- 100 [/left margin] Head Quarters District of Alabama Montgomery, Ala June 14, '67 S. S. S. A. C. B. R. F and A. L. Greenville, Ala Sir In obeying the enclosed order the Ass't COmm'n desires that you look closely after the grievous condition of the freedmen, inquiring into all cases of outrage, and acts of injustice committed. The records of jails must be carefully examined, the length of time without trial, and on what charges persons have been held, and particularly whether any are so held on charges of vagrancy. Where persons have been confined for a long time without trial, the cause of such long detention must be ascertained. The conduct of the various civil officers need be noted, and where it seems advisable that any should be removed, inquiry must be made as to persons suitable to appoint to the vacancy. Where it is practicable a careful personal supervision of the distribution of food is desired, and in any event, the conduct and character of those charged with it issue should be noted. Very Respectfully, Your obd't Srv't O. D. Kimsmay Sub Ass't Comm'n [separating line] [left margin] 209 McGogy 95 -- 99 [/left margin] Head Quarters District of Alabama Montgomery, Ala June 14, '67 James, F. Sub Ass't Comm'n Talladega, Ala [next page] [upper right corner] 99 [printed] Sir Your endorsement of the 7th which on my communication, relative to the children of Anne Wallace, is received. You will cause the children to be brought to Talladega, and care for them in your colony. They will be sent for in a short time. Very Respectfully, Your obd't Serv't O. D. Kimsmay Sub. Ass't Comm'n [separating line] [left margin] 210 Callis 95 -- 99 [/left margin] Head Quarters District of Alabama Montgomery, Ala June 14, '67 Bv't Brig Gen'l J. B. Sub Ass't Comm'n Huntsville, Ala General, By directive of the Ass't Comm'n I forward you herewith transportation for his teachers [?] from Huntsville to the North: Mr James D. Arnold to Port Hope Wisconsin and Mr David Dailey to Barlow Ohio. The transportation being furnished by order of the Commissioner. You will please transmit it to the parties concerned acknowledging receipt. Your Respectifully, Your obd't Serv't O. D. Kimsmay Sub Ass't Comm'n [separating line] [left margin] 211 [/left margin] Head Quarters District of Alabama Montgomery, Ala June 14, '67 [left margin] Callis 99 -- 101 [/left margin] Bv't Brig Gen'l. J. B. Huntsville, Ala [left margin] Blair 95 -- 102 [/left margin] Robert Tuscaloosa, Ala [left margin] McGogy 98 -- 102 [/left margin] James F. Talladega, Ala [left margin] Pierce 96 -- 102 [/left margin] Bv't Maj C. W. Demopolis, Ala [left margin] Shorkley 97 -- 101 [/left margin] Lieut Geo. St. Selma, Ala [left margin] Smith 95 -- 102 [/left margin] Robert F. Opelika, Ala [left margin] Connelly 95 -- 102 [/left margin] William E. Eufaula, Ala
