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the exception of the Aged, and decrepid, all appear to be contentedly employed.

2d  In cases when a colored person is opposed to a white man; the influences of wealth, and race are strongly felt by juries, and not seldom overpower evidence & facts. The higher courts, I am satisfied, do not to any observable extent refuse justice on account of race & color, but the statement of a colored man, as compared with that of a white man does not appear to have the same weight with Judge or Jury.

3d  The Register of Marriages is completed for Augusta County, and nearly so for Highland.  The difficulty of getting the people to attend to this matter, owing to imperfect communication with those at remote points has caused the delay

Par 1. of Cir 11 Series of 1866 is fully carried out in Augusta, and nearly so in Highland County.

Par 2d. The Officers and Agents have fully explained the provisions of this paragraph in