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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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