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Sub-District of Selma,
BUREAU OF REUGEES, FREEDMEN AND ABANDONED LANDS.
Selma, Ala. August 7 1868

Brvt Brig Gen'l O.L. Shepherd
Assistant Commissioner &c 
Montgomery, Ala

General
I have the honor to submit the following general report of the operation of the Bureau in this sub-District for the month of July 1868.
But few complaints have been made during the month. These complaints have been brought to the proper notice of the Civil Authorities except in case where this could not be done owing to the fact, that in many precincts of this Sub-District, the officer of Justice of the Peace and Constable are still vacant.
A public exhibition of Mr. Lears' school was held on the 3rd July and the exercises &c demonstrated beyond a doubt that the colored people are eager to acquire respectful knowledge. Great credit is due Mr. Lears for the efficient 

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