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B 224 R.F & A L Va 2, Vol 1866
C. 206 2d Dist Va 1866

Office Asst Supt. Bureau R F & A.L.
Farmville Va  Mch 2d, 1866

Connolly D.J.
Bvt Capt & Asst Supt.

Report of disturbance occurring in Farmville Va

[[stamp]] RECEIVED MAR 3 1866 OFFICE SUPT. 2 DIST. [[/stamp]]

File  R.F. & A.L.
Farmville Va.
March 2d, 1866

Connolly D.J.
Bvt Capt & Asst Supt

Report of disturbance occurring in Farmville Va.  Representations made that the Rail Road gang would attempt to rescue their comrades who had been arrested.  Threats against my life - No police.  immediate action necessary.  Ordered the gang to leave the town with in an hour - which they did - May have exceeded my authority - but accept the responsibility as I considered it actually necessary.  Arrested six - four released, two to be tried to day -  The following is the damage done.  One white man stabbed.  Two freedmen & one freedwoman beaten  Troops necessary at this Post.

[[round stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA BUREAU R.F. & A.L. *** [[RECD ASST. COMMISSIONER]] MAR 7 1866 [[/round stamp]]

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