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443. 2d. V. 68

Bureau R.F. & A.L
Head Qrs. 9th. Sub District, Va
Winchester, Va. Dec. 31st 1868

Bt. Brig. Gen. O. Brown
Asst. Comr.
Richmond, Va

General

In compliance with Circular No. 5, Series of 1867, from Head Quars Assistant Commissioner, Virginia; I have the honor to render the following report of the condition of Freedmen's Affairs in the Ninth Sub District, comprising the Counties of Frederick, Clarke, Warren, Page, Shenandoah, Rockingham, Augusta and Highland, for the quarter ending December 31st 1868.

First Division, comprising Frederick County.

1st.  The Freedmen as a general class continue to improve socially and morally.  They are rapidly becoming aware of the importance of self-dependence