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Recd HQ 7th Dist Dept P Feb 14th 1867 Bureau RF&A Lands Danville Va Feb 12 1867 L 55 RF&AL D of P 1st Vol 1867 B 444 Carse G.B. Bvt Col VRC and A.S. Reports a freedman named Stephen Still reported to him stating he had been tied to a tree and beaten by Joseph, James and Elias Estes States he exhibited his body which shows large welts in many places the skin is broken by blows inflicted and the civil authorities do not seem to take any notice of the case. Asks some steps be taken to protect the freedmen from these outrages which are increasing One Enclosure Bureau of RF&AL Hd Qrs 7th Dist Dept P Lynchburg Va Feb 14 1867 Respectfully returned to Colonel G.B. Carse VRC, Asst Supt For compliance with Circular No 33 C.S. A.C. dated Richmond Va Dec 10 1866 RS Lacey Capt & Supt Bureau RF&A Lands Hd Qrs Seventh Dist Dept Potomac Lynchburg Va March 6 1867 Respectfully forwarded to Bvt Brig Genl O. Brown AAA Genl RS Lacey Capt & Supt Circulars LB 1 Vol 221 1867 Unsettled cases