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taken with it die within a short space of time. From three to six deaths from this disease are being reported daily, and I fear that unless some prompt action is taken by the authorities the number will greatly increase during the coming warm season.

The political canvass is being carried on by both parties, with vigor, and I am happy to say that freespeech is tolerated by all parties. The number of voters that are registered in this County is as follows: Whites 3921; Blacks 7181. Total 11,102.

The City and County authorities continue to assist the sick and destitute irrespective of color.

Your attention is respectfully invited to the enclosed consolidated Monthly Report of Agents and report of outrages for the month of June 1867.

I am Lieutenant
Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
Fred S. Palmer
Lieut Col. & Sub Asst Comr.