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[[preprinted]] 526 [[/preprinted]] Bureau of Refugees Freedmen &c Hd Qrs Asst Commissioner Raleigh N.C. Dec 18th 1866 Howard Maj Genl O O Commissioner Washington D.C. General I have the honor to submit the following report of the Operations of the Bureau in this State during the Month of November. As the winter draws on it becomes more & more apparent that much destitution will prevail among both blacks and whites. Failures of crops in all sections are reported, and many laborers find themselves with little or nothing on hand as the terms of their contracts expire. During the month no relief has been afforded except to those provided for by Circular 10 Current series from the Commissioner but the demands are becoming so pressing that steps are now being taken to provide the destitute with breadstuffs and meat. From reports received as to the ability for Civil Authorities, it is evident that the demand upon the Government will be [[strikethrough]] a [[/strikethrough]] very great, every precaution will be taken however to prevent imposition and unnecessary issues. But few complaints have been received in reference to action of Civil Courts and Officers all of which have either been adjudicated or are in course of settlement. During the month nine cases of outrages by whites against blacks and none by blacks against whites, these cases were principally assaults of various degrees of magnitude all of which have been acted upon by Civil Authorities. In the Hospitals and Orphans Asylums 7102 rations were issued being the total amount of issues during the month. The number of Schools in operation was 73 with an attendance of 4326 pupils, being a gain of 1969 pupils over the previous month. With November commences the season most favorable to school purposes and which extends until about March 1st. There is every reason to believe that during the ensuing months there will be a corresponding increase in attendance at the various schools and opportunities for largely increasing the number of Schools will offer, but owing to the small supply of teachers, the plan cannot be carried out. Want of means on the part of those who have heretofore furnished tuition will deprive the Bureau of much valuable assistance in this important branch of our Department. [[end page]] [[start page]] [[preprinted]] 527 [[/preprinted]] By the liberal appropriations granted this branch most of the obstacles surrounding the work are overcome but in the most important feature insurmountable barriers check the progress of Education. The following statement shows a small difference in favor of the month over the previous one in the number of persons receiving medical aid in the Hospitals. Remaining under treatment Oct 31 | 609 Admitted during month | 804 Total under treatment during month | 1413 Discharged during month | 836 Died | 43 [[subtotal | 879 Remaining under treatment Nov 30th | 534 During the month the disbursements were as follows For salaries of Agents | 658.30 " "[[dittos for For Salaries of]] Clerks | 1589.20 "[[ditto for For]] Stationary & Printing | 48.60 "[[ditto for For]] Medical Department | 1550.76 "[[ditto for For]] Quarters & Fuel | 692.32 "[[ditto for For]] Transportation | 191.46 "[[ditto for For]] School Superintendents | 290.00 "[[ditto for For]] Telegraphing | 195.87 "[[ditto for For]] Clothing for distribution | 60.00 Refugees & Freedmens fund | 812.65 Total | 6089.16 I have the honor to remain Very respectfully Your Obdt Servant J.V. Bomford. Col 8th US Infty Acting Asst Commissioner
