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of the Magistrates do not pursue their rights, this will eventually lead to greater impositions on the part of the whites and also gets some of the more ignorant of the blacks into trouble. They in some instances having resorted to theft as a supposed right in getting what was due them.

A few cases of disorderly conduct on the part of Freedmen -(caused by intoxication) - occurred during the holidays - none however of a serious character.

I am General
Very Respectfully,
Your Obt Servant
W. G. Roberts
1" Lieut V.R.C. Asst Supt
Sub Dist of Spotsylvania County.

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