Records of the Assistant Commissioner for the State of Tennessee, Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, 1865–1869, Reports on Operations and Conditions, Narrative Reports of Operations and Conditions, Narrative Reports of Operations and Conditions

5 to appear on the 21st Instant. Have I done wrong in this? If I have, I must enter the plea of ignorance and ask forgiveness of the injured rebel, and do so no more. Several other cases of the kind are in embryo, and the parties are awaiting the result of this. As Asst Adjt Gen Jacobs, in his kind and complimentary letter requests me to write often, I will close for the present, reserving the privilege of making a few other inquiries at some future convenient day - respectfully soliciting an early answer to this. Respectfully Wm A. Sorrells Supt BR, F& AL. P.S. March 5th 1866. To day was the time I was to address the people at this place on the subject of the Freedmans Bureau. The County Court was in session until about 4 O'Clock. The Sheriff adjourned court, and instantly called the people to the Court house to hear a Railroad speech from Col. Roulston, member of the Legislature, who mounted the stand, and harangued the people till nearly sunset, in determined opposition to the Bureau, eulogizing the President for vetoing the Freedman's Bill, a few days ago. I believe I shall have to call upon Col. F.W. Lister, commanding at Bridgeport for aid till this reaches you. I am truly sorry of this state of things; but having engaged in a cause my heart and judgment approve, I will only cease at the bidding of the power that placed me where I am. In haste, Truly yours, &c Wm A. Sorrells S B R, F & A.L. To Gen CB Fisk Nashville, Tenn.