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D.71. R.F.&.A.L. Va. 3d Vol. 1866 Halifax County, Va June 19th 1866, D. 261 1866 Defarrett, Simon (colored) States that he was summonsed before the County Court of Halifax, to answer John Rudd of a plea of trespass damages $250 00/100 - When his turn came for trial, they gave him no trial but made him sign a bond threatening to sell his property if he did not - says that they have now come to take his property asks that Justice may be done him 1 Enclosure Bureau R F & A L Hd Qrs Asst: Comr Va Richmond Va, 2d July/66. Respectfully referred to Captain Stuart Barnes, Superintendent for investigation and immediate report - By order of Maj Genl A H Terry Asst Comr H Neide Inspr & AAAG [[stamp]] RECEIVED OFFICE SUPT. 2 DIST. JUL 4 1866 [[/stamp]] Simin Defarrett X Mark A freedman of Halifax Co
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