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Private Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands, Headquarters Ass't Commissioner, State of North Carolina, Raleigh, N.C., May 15 1866. Dear General, I have written my monthly report this morning, and have taken occasion to deny some of the charges made by S. & F. The more I think of it, the more amazed I am at their course. I would be glad to have my report published at once in some of the papers, if you think it judicious. If not let it rest. A cause that needs such support must be rotten indeed. Yours truly E. Whittlesey Asst Comr. P.S. Thanks for your Card in the Herald which