Viewing page 18 of 259

This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.

Bureau of Refugees Freedmen & A Lands
Off. Asst. Sub-Asst Comr 1st Div 6th Sub Dist. Va
Fredericksburg Va August 31, 1867,

Brevt Brig General O Brown
Asst Commissioner 
Richmond Va
General.
In compliance with Circular No 6, Hd Qrs. Asst. Comr State of Va dated Richmond Va January 29, 1866 I have the honor to report that the feeling existing between the Whites and blacks is very good, The Friedmen are at work, generally, and are doing very well.

The Second Session of the Board of Registration in the several counties in my Div. has been held, and I have not as yet heard of a colored man who has failed to register through ignorance.

The Freedmen in my Div. are not as a rule intemperate, very few drink to excess, I have not seen a 

Transcription Notes:
---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-03-17 18:50:34