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further states that, During the month of December, I have issued to destitute freedmen forty pounds of bacon, then bushels of meal, one half barrel flour, two dollars worth of sugar, three pair of blankets and two mattresses."
In Shelby County no cases of outrages have been reported. Many cases of defrauding the freedmen of their wages are reported. Several of these cases have been disposed of before the Civil Courts. 
No reports have been received for the month of Dec. from the counties of Haywood, Tipton, Carrol, Burton, Hardin and Decatur. 
I am Lieutenant 
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
F.M.H. Kendrick
Capt & Act Chief Supt.