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belonged to Mr. Pedigo as I was led to believe that Mr Deason resided nearer Woodville than my office. I would respectfully call your attention to the state of affairs in Polk Co. I find a great many men disposed to do right but I am sorry to say that a majority are always trying to take advantage of the Freedmen they have been threatening me and I hope you will see the necessity of sending some troops to this station. I summoned Mr Sanford of this County twice last week and he refuses to attend and I have no means at present of compelling him I am Very Resp Your Ob Servt James Lowrie Sub Asst Com