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NARA 362

Forest Miss April 3rd 1867

Lieut H R Williams
US Army Jackson

Dear Sir- Yours of Feby 16th 1867 has been duly received and I reply at as an early a day as the information could be had 
I therefore in accordance with your request furnish the number as following 

Whites destitute 343
Blacks - 40

In behalf of the citizens of my County I tender through you the thanks of our people to the So Aid Society - and duly apreciating your kindness in the premises. I am Dear Sir,

Yours truly
Jas S Halbert -
Post Board Police 
Scott Co Miss