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53.2d V. 1868

Bureau R.F. & A. Lands
Head Qrs. 9th Sub Dist. Va
Winchester, June 30th 1868

Bt. Brig. Gen. O. Brown
Asst. Com'r
Richmond, Va

General

I have the honor to report the condition of Bureau Affairs in First Division as generally in an improved condition.

The Freedpeople are all employed. No cases of suffering are reported or known to exist -
 
Intemperance is not prevalent and industry and economy are improving their homes, families, and themselves. Few if any cases of litigation occur between them; they are obedient to the law, and with very few exceptions are quiet, peacable citizens.

The schools with one exception are closed for summer vacation, and such of the children as attended them as were able to work, have found ready employment - 

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