On June 19, 1864 Ca[t/ W.J. McArthur (Shelby's AAG) wrote to Lt. Col. J.B. Love, commanding Freeman's Regiment:

Captain Cook has related to the general all the facts connected with the capture of the refugee train, stating that the property captured has been given to his men. He also stated your views on the subject. . .

See OR Vol. 34, Pt. 4, p. 683.