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Bureau R. F and A Lands
Office A.A.A. Com 4th div 4 S.dis
Madison C.H. Va
Dec 31st 1868.

Gen O. Brown
Asst Comr
Richmond Va.

Gen, Through Hd Qrs S.A.C. 4th Sub district Va. and in compliance with Cir No 6 dated Hd Qrs Asst Comr Richmond Va. Jan 29th 1866.

I have the honor to forward the following report in relation to the condition of Bureau affairs in this div of the sub dist. Everything to all external appearances is quiet and peaceful: though the Freedmen do not feel as safe since hearing of the discontinuance of the Bureau. They feel confident of being coerced into measures at the coming elections by their employers, which will be contrary to their Political faith. I fully endorse their sentiments; judging from the past, I have done all in my power since I was assigned to this division to establish schools for the Freedmen, but am very sorry to say

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