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in irons. why this has been done I am unable to say.

H.S. Merrell
Lieut & Supt

Bureau R.F. & A.L.
Richmond Va Nov 4 65

Respectfully returned to Lt. H. Merrell who will request the Chief of Police to avoid this action when possible

By order of
Col O. Brown
James A. Bates
Capt & A.A.A.G.

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Bureau R.F. & A. Lands
Office Supt 3 Dist
Richmond Va Nov 21/65

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Respectfully forwarded to Maj J.N. Croft Chf Police whose attention is called to endorsement of James A Bates Capt & A.A.A.G. -

H.S. Merrell
Lt & Supt

Hd. Qrs. Chf. of Police
Richmond Va
Nov. 21, 1865.

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Respy returned to Lieut Merrell for the information of Col. O. Brown, that in one or two instances prisoners (female) have been forwarded for trial in handcuffs, but is not often done & will not be in future.

In cases of the male (cold.) prisoners, it becomes necessary for the [[security]]

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