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3V18.

Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, &c.,
Head Quarters Assistant Commissioner State of Virginia,
Richmond, Va., Jany 4 1866

Lt. H.S. Merrell
Supt. 3rd Dist.

Lt.
It is reported that great injustice is done by the Freedmen's Court in your District by exorbitant charges for Costs. The Asst Commissioner directs that you investigate, and report on this Matter without delay.

The Costs in the Freedmen's Courts must compare to those in the Civil Courts

Your obt. Sert
James A. Bates
Capt & A.A.A.G

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