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Bureau R. F. and A.L
Office 2 Div. 11th Sub Dist of Va
Haysville Va Oct 31st 1868

Brig Genl O. Brown
Assistant Commissioner of Va
Richmond Va (Thro 11th Sub Dist Hd Qrs)

General,
In compliance with Circular No. 6 from Head Quarters Asst Comr Va dated Richmond Va January 29th 1866. I have the honor to submit the following report.

The Freedmen of this Division have labored and behaved very well. With but very few exceptions and most of those who are able to work have already entered, or are preparing to enter into contracts for the ensuing year. Very few complaints have been made by Whites as regards the faithlessness of Colored people in their employment. and the Freedmen are better satisfied this year than they have been