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Bureau Ref F. and A. Lands Division Patric and Henry Co Va Martinsville, VA July 16th 1868 Bvt. Brig. General O. Brown Ass't. Commissioner Richmond Va General Pursuant to the instructions contained in the Resolution of Congress instructing the Committee on Freedmens affairs to enquire if there is any necessity for the continuance of the Bureau I have the honor to report that I think the Bureau will be necessary ofr the protection of the Freedmen in this Division, until the State has re-entered the Union, and has such laws in force as will protect the colored man in his rights as I am perfectly satisfied that now, without military aid, there would not be a single chance for them getting judgement in a suit against a white man and not a white man would be fined a cent for beating a negro. I am General Very Respectfully yr. Obt Servt Wm. S. Prmald A.S.A.C. B.R.F. & A.L.
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