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A 347 Hd Qrs 3d Sub Dist Va Bu Vol 1 1868
Bureau R.F. and A.L
Office 2d Div 3d Sub Dist
Ashland Va. Dec 10th/68
H. 346. R.F. & A.L. Va. 2d Vol. 1868

Ayer, Ira Jr
A.S.A. Com'r

Submits a special report of the shooting of Jacob Powell (col'd) on 22d Nov'r 1868, by Robert F. Rice, (white) a wilful and malicious act in his opinion.

The deed was done 3 miles from Mechanicsville. Sentenced for unlawful shooting - 1 cent fine and twelve hours confinement in County Jail.
(1 Enclosure)
Recd 3d Sub Dist Va Dec 14/68

Bureau R.F. and A. Lands
H'd Q'rs 3d Sub Dist Va
Richmond Va Dec 14/68

Respectfully forwarded to Gen'l O. Brown, Assist Comm'r Virginia

Paul R Hambrick
1st Lt 45th Infty Bvt Major USA
Sub Ass't Comm'r

L.S. 813. RF & AL Va /68

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