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Head=quarters Sub. Dist. of Selma
Selma Ala, August, 5th 1867

Bvt. Col. O.D. Kinsman
Sub. Asst. Commissioner
Montgomery Ala,

Colonel,

I have the honor to Submit the following Report of the Sub Dist. for the month of July 1867.
There have been but a few serious complaints made to this office during the month, but one of assault with intent to Kill, and eight in all that have been of sufficient importance to go upon the Complaint Book.
The Letter Book, shows 142 official communications sent from the office during the month, upon the various matters pertaining to this office.
There seems to be a growing disposition among the Planters to discharge their laborers without pay or settlement, and without