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A. 149 R.F.& A.L. Va. 2d Vol. 1866.
Head Qrs. Asst Comr. R.F. & A.L.
Richmond. Va.
April 6. 1866.

Armstrong
Bates, James A.
Capt. & A.A.A.G.

A man named Frank Abrams living with J. Sherply in Cumberland, New Kent Co was severely whipped by J. C. Timberlake, Abram's Son was whipped at same time. The civil authorities take no notice of these matters. Asst/ Comr. directs to make a thorough investigation of these cases and report. 

Recd. S.O. 9th Dist. R.F. & A.L. Va., 4. 9, 1866.

Bureau RF. and AL
Hd Qs 9th Dist Va
Fort Monroe April 9 66

Respectfully referred to Capt Brooks Asst Supt who will comply with [[strikethrough]] endorsement [[/strikethrough]] within order of Col Brown Asst Com.

SC Armstrong
Supt 9 Dist Va

E.73. 119. O.S. 9th Dist. R.F. & A.L. Va. 4.9.1866.

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First page double check the letters after asst com Right page is very difficult to read due to S looking like Es and Rs looking like Vs and Ps looking like Fs ---------- Reopened for Editing 2023-07-12 12:04:36