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Galveston, Houston and Brownsville.

I was entirely unable to get correct information of the number of scholars in attendance upon the schools. No reliable reports having been made. They were irregularly called for. The Inspector of Schools should make a careful inspection in this State.

The freedmen in this state do not compare at all favorable with those of the States East of the Mississippi River. They have not made the same progress, are less thrifty and provident. This is attributable to their isolated locations, the character of their employers, and greatly to the want of schools. But with the reconstruction of the State, and the co-operation of the District commander with the Asst. Com'r, their condition will improve.

There are no Hospitals in this State, and no Medical Offices, and none seem to be needed. A very few freedmen are in want, and those are the old and infirm. This class generally are provided for by their relations and friends. Supplies are abundant, and cheaply procured. I could discover no necessity for the issue of rations.

I am General Very Respectfully.

Your Obedient servant,
F. D. Tawall
Col. Bvt. Brig. Gen'l Vols.
A. A. I. G.