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Bureau R.F. & A. Lands
Headquarters 9th SubDist. Va
Winchester, Va Oct 1st, 1867

Bt. Brig. Gen. O. Brown
Assistant Commissioner
Richmond, Va

General

In obedience to Circular No 13 CS I have the honor to submit the following report called for by Circular No. 5 dated Head Qrs. asst Comr. State of Va. Richmond, Va. March 27, 1867; of the 9th Sub District of Virginia. 

1st Division: Frederick & Clarke Cos.  
1st the general condition of the industrious freedmen is constantly improving.  Many however, I regret to say, are following too closely the examples of their white neighbours and as scarcely any restrictions are imposed on the sale of liquors in either County, ample opportunity is afforded them to indulge in intemperance.  Every effort however is made to establish societies for the promotion of total abstinence and I feel hopeful of gratifying results.

2nd From constant observation I am of the opinion that full and complete justice will be given by the civil authorities to freed-

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