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condition.

At the principal places, namely Berryville, Clarke Co. Front Royal in Warren County and Luray in Page County, there is evidence that the freedpeople as a class are not far behind many of their white neighbours.

The schools in this division have been as well attended as could be expected, and the people generally are believed to be industrious, temperate and prosperous.

2d The likelihood of full justice being given to freedpeople in cases against whites is very questionable. Frequently on colored people applying for redress of grievances to Magistrates their complaints are met with excuses, and only on application of the officer of the Bureau have such complaints been attended to. If official restraints were removed, I do not think full justice would be given to freedpeople.

3d The Marriage Register is supposed to be complete for each County of this Division

Par 2d Capt. Ripley the office in charge has performed his duty so far as practicable, in acquainting the people with their responsibilities under act 

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