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Abingdon Ma Dec 24th 1865 Col O. Brown Apt Commipious [[?]] Richmond Ma Col I have the honor to report to you having been appointed on Secret Service by Brent mg B.C. Carter AQM Supr 8th District of Ma, I have visited the toure of Mariou Sangth Co Va. and find every thing quiet. I have also visited the neighborhood of the Salt Works and find things there quiet. I am now at this place and find every thing going on very peacably and orderly. I think that there need be no fear of an out break by the Freedmen here:- Very Respectfully Your Obt Servant S. S. Crockett
Transcription Notes:
Not sure if it is toure of Mariou Sangth
It looks like the word peaceably was spelt wrong.