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S. 27. R.F. & A.L. D of P. 1st. Vol. 1867. - C. 165. 2d Dist Bu R.F. &c Va. 1867. Asst Supt Off. Burkesville Jan 17, 67. Connolly D. J. Bvt Capt & Asst. Supt. States that a prominent lawyer of that Co. has voluntarily offered his services to defend three freedmen imprisoned on the charge of Murdering a Mr Rowlett of Meherring on Dec 26th/66, when no other Counsel could be obtained. Recommends (should the charge be a proper one) that he may be compensated for his services by the Bureau [[stamp]] RECEIVED OFFICE SUPT. 2 DIST. JAN 18 1867 [[/stamp]] Bureau R.F. & A.L. Off. Supt 2d Dist. Petersburg Jan 17, 67. Resp'ty forwarded to Genl. O. Brown, A.A.A. Genl, for his consideration J.R. Stone Bvt Maj. and Superintendent Bureau R.F. & AL EB. 317 2d Vol File [[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA. BUREAU OF R.F & A.L. RECD. HD. QRS. ASST. COMMISSIONER. JAN 19 1867 [[/stamp]]
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Meherring = Meherrin
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