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Bureau R F and A Lands
Office of Asst Supt 5th Dist Va
Richmond Va. 29th Nov 1866

Captain James A Bates U.S.A.
Supt 5th Dist Va

Captain

In compliance with Circular No 6 dated Bureau R F and A Lands Hd. Qrs. Asst Comr. State of Va Richmond Va, 29th Jany 1866 I have the honor respectfully to submit the following report, of the affairs of Freedmen connected with the Sub District of the City of Richmond County of Henrico, and Chesterfield for the month of November 1866.

As far as the conduct of the "Freedman" is concerned, I have nothing of any special moment to report, they are progressing favorably, and conducting themselves in a creditable citizen like manner, proving notwithstanding the reports to the contrary; that where they have the opportunity of procuring education, they readily embrace it and evince an earnest desire for moral advancement.