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There is a general complaint of the shortness of the crops, which will tend as several Sub. Asst. Commissioners express it, to bring about "hard times," and a necessity for some aid, but it is to be hoped that the high prices given for cotton will tend to counteract this. The Hospitals have both had an increase of a few patients, but steps are now being taken to break up the hospitals at Garland, and to reduce the number of patients at Talladega. Dr. Glover the Surgeon in charge at Garland was waited upon by a party of miscreants on the night of the 30th of September, who attempted to fire upon him, and threatened to kill him unless he left the place; upon his request a small detachment of soldiers were sent him, since which time no further disturbance has occurred. In some few Counties there being no Civil Officers it is impossible to do anything and matters take their own course, for good or evil, as citizens are disposed, but generally for evil, for it is the opposition of the citizens to the officers that prevent their having them. Very Respectfully Your obedient Servant Edwin Beecher Brvt Lieut Col. U.S.V. Asst Commissioner. 987 State of Alabama. Bur. R.F. and A.L. Montgomery October 9th 1868. 511 Howard Maj Genl O.O. Commissioner &c Washington D.C. General: I have the honor to forward herewith the following Reports pertaining to the Bur. R.F. & A.L. State of Alabama, for the month of September 1868. General Report of Bureau and Freedmens Affairs Report of Refugees Report of Freedmen Report of Lands Roster of Commissioned Officers Roster of Civilian Agents and Clerks Changers and Assignments of Officers & Agents Very Respectfully 513 Your obedient Servant Edwin Beecher Brvt Lieut Col. U.S.V. Asst Commissioner 988 State of Alabama Bur. R.F. & A.L.. Montgomery Ala. Oct. 12th 68 512 Howard Maj Genl O.O. Commissioner &c Washington D.C. General: I have the honor to apply for the revocation of appointment of Augustus Pope, Clerk Bur. R.F. & A.L. to take effect the 10th instant. He having tendered his resignation as of that date. I am, General. Very Respectfully Your obedient Servant Edwin Beecher Brvt Lieut Col. U.S.V. Asst Commissioner 989 State of Alabama Bur. R.F. and A.L. Montgomery October 12th 68 512 Howard Maj Genl O.O. Commissioner &c Washington D.C. General: I have the honor to request the re-appointment of Henry Booth as Clerk, Bur. R.F. and A.L. from this date at a salary of one hundred dollars per month. He is a former U.S. soldier I am, General, Very Respectfully Your obedient Servant Edwin Beecher Brvt Lieut Col. U.S.V. Asst Commissioner