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City moves in this matter promptly and thoroughly, I am of the opinion that it would be advisable for the Bureau to establish a Dispensary at two or three points in the City. The schools in the City are closed for the summer vacation with the exception of a few private schools, which as a general thing do not amount to much. During the past month 113 ½ rations were issued to destitute freedmen in Shelby County. The number of persons this assisted was 15, as follows: Adults 9, children 6. In addition to this 82 ½ rations were issued to the Memphis Colored Orphan Asylum. My report of outrages will be forwarded as soon as the returns are received from all the Counties. I am Lieutenant Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt Fred S. Palmer Lieut. Col. Sub-Asst. Com'r.