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Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, &c.,
HEAD QUARTERS ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER STATE OF VIRGINIA,
Richmond, Va.,  December 21st 1865

Capt Stuart Barnes
A.Q.M. & Supt

Capt

Frequent complaints are made at these Head Qrs, by the Freedmen of your District, that the Citizens come to their houses at night, and search them for guns.  The Asst. Commissioner directs that you investigate and report, if such is the case; if so, by whose authority

I am Captain
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Svt
James A Bates
Capt & A.A.A.G

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