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No further action has been taken in regard to the establishment of Temperance Societies as I cannot find one man willing to take the lead in the matter The Courts in this Division have taken no action in regard to the paupers to whom the Bureau have issued rations; at their next term the subject will probably be considered and an answer returned to my communication Registration will be completed in New Kent County by the 28th inst. The freedmen have promptly answered the notice of the Registering Officers to attend the sessions of the Board and as far as I can learn no one has attempted to interfere with them, or to keep them registering: the result shows a large majority of freedmen in the County. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. N. M. Brooks. Capt. VRC. A.S.A. Com'r. Thru: Head Quarters 3rd Sub Dist Va.