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Head Quarters Sub District of Stafford
Stafford Court House Va.
February 16th 1866

Col. O. Brown
Asst. Commissioner

Col.

In complyance with Circular No. 12, Head Qrs 10th Va District dated February 14, 1866. I have the honor to report that the "condition of Bureau affairs" in this Sub District taking all things in consideration are in a fair condition.

In reference to the "feeling existing between the whites and blacks"  I have to state that the whites have not a kindly feeling or do they show good will towards the black, consequently the blacks are suspicious of them - and prefer to work land for themselves rather than "hire out" as a general thing they will not attempt to make a settlement with the whites for past services, but come directly to the Asst. Supt. with their complaint.  Several cases have been reported to and acted upon by me where the Freedmen have worked from the fall of

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Compliance is misspelled in original, transcribed as written ---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-02-20 13:01:12