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R.24.R.F.&.A.L. D of P. 1st Vol. 1867.
Bureau R.F & A.L. Hd Qurs, Asst, Supt, 8th Dist DofP Christianburg Va, Feby, 14th, 1867.

Bvt. Capt. C.S. Schaffer Asst. Supt.

Reports case of oppression by the civil authorities of Montgomery Co. VA. of Thomas and Othello, Fraction (col'd) discharged soldiers from the U.S. Army. who are now confined in the county jail of Montgomery at the instance of Robt. S. Preston this case having been investigated by Genl. Terry who discharged the parties, and released them from further prosecution. 

Recd (Hd. Qurs. 8th Dist. D of P.) 15th Feb 1867

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---------- Reopened for Editing 2023-11-07 12:42:06 ... looked ahead a couple of pages to get "Fraction" (then looked Othello up: Fraction, Othello Side: Union Location: United States Colored Troops Battle Unit: 40th Regiment, United States Colored Infantry Function: Infantry)