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Heathsville Va.
August 24," 1866

Busby, E W.
Lieut and Asst Supt
Northumberland & Lancaster Counties

States the feeling existing between whites & blacks. has very materially improved during the last month, Freedmen are making honest efforts to maintain and educate themselves, and a large proportion of whites, seem disposed to second them in their efforts. Many schools have been established by the Freedmen, - without aid from others. - and are only held on the sabbath. The feeling between Refugees & those who remained at home, is still one of great bitterness.

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Bureau R.F. and A Lands,
Office Supt 6" District Va,
Fredericksburg, Va. Sept 4" 1866

Respectfully forwarded to Brevet Brig Genl O. Brown. Bureau R.F. & AL. Richmond, Va.

James Johnson
Major V.R.C. Supt &c.

E&M 3. 212.}

Col. [[Wm?]]
see inside

[[stamp]] STATE OF VIRGINIA. BUREAU OF R. F. & A. L. RECD. HD. QRS. ASST. COMMISSIONER. SEP 5 1866 [[/stamp]]

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