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B. of R. F. & A. L.
1st Sub Dist 5th Dist Va
Fairfax C.H. Va
Sept 25th/65

James J Ferree
Hospt. Chaplin USA & Supt.
5th Dist Alexandria Va

Sir
I have the honor to forward my report as follows, my duty taking up so much of my time is the cause of my Delay.

I assumed Comdg of this Dist on the 2nd of August(65.) according to orders received from Col. Marsh then Supt. 5th Dist. & reported accordingly on the 3. inst. to your office. August. (third). I investigated the case between Mr Locket & Mr. Banks, & a horse thief who I sent to your office under Guard (4th.) Seclected, witnesses &c. & settled the dispute between Tobias Jeferson, (Col.) & others. 6th. Seclected Block horses & visitted a portion of my Dist. up to the 11th. 12th. had a case between Mr [[Figins?]], & a (Col.) man, & finaly gave him a Cavly Guard of three men to go up the Country to exchange his horse &c. then went to Alexandria & returned on the night of the 14th. (15th) sent three Cavly. with Richard Turner (Col) up to his former master Mr Giles to bring his children & to collect wages for his wifes services &c. 15th. & 16th. Went to Vienna & in the vicinity to seclect land for Stephen Parker & his sons, who wished to rent a good farm with a view of Purchasing it, if it suitted them.

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