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Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, &c.,
HEAD QUARTERS ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER STATE OF VIRGINIA
Richmond, Va., November 2 1865

Lt. H.S. Merrell
Supt. &c

Lt.
It has been reported to these Head Quarters that prisoners brought to your Court for trial come Hand Cuffed.

The Asst Commissioner directs that you report if such is the case and why

Very Respectfully &c.
James A. Bates
Capt & A.A.A.G.

surety of their delivery - as a policeman cannot be furnished to each prisoner, and it is no exception in the the case of Cold. or white, for it is only done when necessity demands it in either case.

Very Respy
Your obt servt
J.N. Croft 
Chief of Police

Bureau of Ref F & A Lands
Office Supt 3d Dist
Richmond Va Nov. 22d 1865

E B 123

Respectfully returned to Col O Brown Asst Comr noting endorsement of Maj J.N. Croft Chief of Police

H.S. Merrell
Lt & Supt

3B. P. 146
Filed
Rcvd Nov 22. 65

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