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in cases where they are interested against whites.

Although their evidence is admitted, it is not received with that credit which a white mans would be in like cases.  Especially in jury trials, local prejudices are so strong that it makes a great difference as to the result whether the complainant is a white or colored man.  Cases sustaining the opinion herein expressed, have heretofore been reported to the Asst. Commissioner.

3d.  The Register of Marriages for this Division is believed to be complete.  No additions have been made to it within the past year.  Par. 1. of Cir. 11, dated Head Quarters Asst. Comr. State of Virginia, Richmond, March 19th 1866, is believed to be fully carried out, according to the best information obtained from parties interested.

Par. 2. has been frequently read and explained at all the religious meetings of the colored people in the district, and is believed to be thoroughly understood.

Par. 3.  The state authorities take no action for the prevention of lewdness of adultery among the colored people.  The Agent would willingly co-operate with them, if they would take any action in the premises.  As it is, we endeavor to do all we can to