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C. 156. R.F. and A.L. Va. 1866

Fort Magruder,
Feb 15th 1866.
V 119 Vol 5 RF and AL 1866.

Churchill, R.
Ass't Sup't

States that the colored people at that place have elected Mr. Weigel to  act for them in the Freedmen's Court, but if they cannot have him, desire one of their own color.  recommends that, if possible, the latter be granted.

Enter and return

[[stamp]] BUREAU R.F. AND A.L. WASHINGTON REC'D MAR 1 1866 [[/stamp]]

Bureau R.F. and A.L.
Hd. Qrs. Ass't Com'r State of Va.
Richmond Va. Feb. 28 /66

Respt'y forwarded to Maj. Gen'l Howard, Com'r Bu. R.F. and A.L. for information Whether it is the intention of the Commissioner to have Col'd men act as "Judges" in the Bureau Courts.

O. Brown
Col. and Ass't Comr

1 V. 213

Resply returned the Bur makes no distinction on acct of color in any of its [[? ?]]  and knowlge of law should be taken into consideration in making appntns 
MW AAG

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