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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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