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3.V.457 
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands,
Head Quarters Assistant Commissioner, State of Virginia.
Richmond, Va., March 20 1866.

Capt. R. S. Lacey
A. Q. M. Supt 

Capt
It has been reported to these Head Qrs. that the Freedmen in the vicinity of Danville are being imprisoned for the nonfulfillment of their contracts. Such action is disapproved by the Asst Commissioner.

You will please reports relative to this matter

Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt
James A. Bates
Capt. A.A.A.G.

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