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2nd- The likelihood of full and complete justice being done to freedmen in the civil Courts is small; isolated cases of justice in cases where freedmen are complainants can be recorded; the prospect in Powhatan is less cheerful than in Amelia (See general remarks)

3rd- The Registry of Marriages is progressing

4th- The authorities of Amelia Co will probably care for the indigent freedmen, in Powhatan 'tis uncertain what they will do.

5th- The supply of labor is about equal to the demand.

6th- In Amelia Co. there are three schools in good condition; no more are required. In Powhatan Co, some are required 

Greenville and Brunswick Counties
Lt. F. C. Kimball

1st- The general condition of the freedmen is encouraging except as to the shortness of the crop.

2nd- The prospect of full and complete Justice is perhaps about equal to that of other Sub-Dists

3rd- The Registry of Marriages is progressing

4th- The civil authorities claim to be willing to care for the destitute freedmen as soon as they can collect taxes enough from the negro population to do so.

5th- The demand for labor is greater than the supply.

6th- There are now no schools in the Sub-District. but there is a demand for them

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