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0927 229.2d V.1868 Bureau R. F. & A. L. Head Qrs Ninth Sub Dist Va Winchester, Va, Oct 1st 1868 Bt. Brig. Genl. O Brown Asst Comr. Richmond, Va General In compliance with circular No. 5 Series of 1867, from your Head Quarters, I have the honor to submit the following report of a tour of Inspection through this Sub District, viz: First Division, comprising Frederick Co. 1st The General condition of the freed people in this division has steadily advanced, since last report. They have been gradually employed at fair wages: are industrious and prosperous and beside being self-sustaining very many have purchased small losts of land and built dwellings in which they reside. The example of the latter class has stimulated others who are