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record of trials before the Freedmen's Court, the record of letters sent, the file of letters received, and the account of rations issued. 

1st The general condition of the freedpeople is good; they are industrious and working for fair wages - 

2d The likelihood that they will as a general rule, get full and impartial justice in the Civil Courts is very slight. In several cases the authorities have refused to take notice of apparently just complaints - 

3d The register of marriages is commenced. Certificates are given. The four paragraphs of Circular No 11 have been well carried out. 

4th The authorities express an intention to provide for the indigent freedpeople but have no means at present for so doing - 

5th The supply of labor is less than the demand. 

6th The Schools are well attended and in fair condition. There is a demand for a school at Berryville, Clarke Co. 

The general condition of the freedmen's affairs in this sub. district is very good - Capt Chandler is an officer of great energy and well fitted for the position. The amount of business being large the lack of a clerk has been a cause of considerable embarrassment and delay in its transaction - 

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