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L.B. 94 Vol 1st / 67

Bureau R.F. and A. Lands
Office Sub Asst. Comm'r 3d Dist. State Va.
Richmond Va April 20th 1867

Bvt. Brig. Genl O. Brown
Assis Commiss'r State of Va.

General,
Enclosed please find a slip cut from the "Richmond Examiner" of this date.

I have the honor to request instructions as to what action I shall take in the case.

I am of the opinion that it is a case which comes clearly under the "Civil Rights Bill."

Very Respectfully
Your Obed't Serv't
James A. Bates
Capt.. 43d Infty and Sub Asst Comm'r

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