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W.660. R.F. & A.L. Va. 3d. Vol. 1867.
Washington, D.C.,
Dec. 2d, 1867.

War Department,
Bureau R.F. & A.L.
Whittlesey, E.
A.A.A. General

States, that it is officially reported that in some parts of the State of Va., men employed, are intimidated from voting, by threats of discharge, and that many have already been discharged for exercising the right conferred upon them by the Govt.

Directs, that immediate & effectual measures be taken to prevent this.

Genl. Howards LB. 1 vol 246/67
copy sent to each S.A. Comr
Decr. 6th 1867

[[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA. BUREAU OF R.F & A.L. RECD. HD. QRS. ASST. COMMISSIONER. DEC 6 1867 [[/stamp]]