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Bureau of R.F & A.L.
Hd. Qurs. Asst. Sub Asst. Com'r
3rd Div. 8th Sub Dist. Virginia
Christiansburg Va. November 4th 1867
Capt. Wm. P Austin
Sub Asst. Com'r
Capt.
I have the honor to report in compliance with your instructions of the 2nd inst. that no cases have come to my notice of laborers being discharged from service, throughout this Division, for the exercise of their political rights. The fear of military interposition has prevented a general dismissal from Service. It is expected however, at the termination of the present contract year, [
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