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Bureau R.F. and A. Lands
Office Asst. Supt. Madison Co. Va.
Madison C.H. Va. 28th Feby. 1866

Capt. T. Frank P. Crandon A.Q.M.
Supt. 4th District Va.

Sir I have the honor ion compliance with circular No 6. dated Hd. Qrs. Asst. Comr. Bureau R.F. and Ad Land for Va. Richmond  Va. January 29th 1866. to make the following Report.

Owing to the short period of time that I have been on duty in this Sub District I am unable to make as full a report as I would wish

With few exceptions there seems to be a very good feeling existing between the Whites and Freedmen although the Whites seem to expect greater diligence in the Freedmen than when the latter were in a state of servitude. The Freedmen in almost all cases seem willing to abide by their contracts and  ambitious to work and support themselves and families

There are no Freedmen in this County unemployed who are able to work and there is still a demand for labor. May of the Freedmen remain with their former Masters some of them having contracts made in this Office but the greater number have no contracts or if they have they are made between the parties without applying to this Office, and I