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established at Mount Jackson and New Market in Shenandoah County.  In the former place, a room would be provided by the Freedpeople. X
   
Lieut. J.H. Hall, the officer in charge experiences some difficulty in performing his duty in this sub district, and a very bitter feeling towards him and the Bureau exists there.  His books and papers are properly kept, and the affairs at his office are satisfactory.
 
4th Sub. District
Augusta and Highland Cos.
  
1st The general condition in both Counties is much improved. The Freedpeople are industrious and as their labor is in good demand, they can readily find employment, and if abused by one seek work from another -
  
2d There is no likelihood of justice being given to Freedpeople in cases where they are interested against whites either in Augusta or Highland Counties.  There are also many cases of injustice to Union people in Highland County.  A soldier formerly of the Volunteer U.S. Army named Henry Tomlinson was arrested for stealing a horse, and although it was proved in Court that the horse was taken by Tomlinson in obedience to orders from his superior officer, Col. Latham, Commanding Post at Beverly, and it was also found that the

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