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1100 themselves. In regard to the subject of temperance among the freedmen I have nothing new to state. No cases of drunkeness have occurred among them so far as I know during the month. They are apparently sober and industrious and it is to be hoped that a bountiful harvest may crown their efforts, and thereby their condition be improved, and themselves encouraged to labor in the future. Very Respectfully Your Obedt. Servt. E.C. Morse A.S.A. Comr Brig. Genl. O. Brown Asst. Commissioner Richmond Va.