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Office of Asst. Supt. R F & A.L
Goochland C.H Va.
Feb 28th 1866

Capt. T.F.P Crandon
A.Q.M & Supt 4th Dist Va.

Captain, 
In obedience to Cir. No.6. C.S. Hd. Qrs. Asst Comm, Va. Richmond Va. I have the honor to report;

That circulars and orders of this Bureau are for the most part being cheerfully obeyed and respected by citizen whites & freedmen. 

The condition of freedmen is full as good as could be expected and it is reasonable to infer from present indications that the close of coming Summer will find them all with support for Winter. Their conduct for the most part has been good.

Rations have been issued to but fifteen destitute during this past month-

There is rather a feeling of distrust which is reciprocal between the Whites and Freedmen.

There is rather a scarcity of labor and many freedmen are yet leaving this county for other places.

Very Respt Your Obt Servt
J.F. Wilson
2nd Lieut V.R.C. and Asst Supt

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