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In all cases in which Freedmen are concerned, there appears to be a disposition on the part of the Civil authorities, to give them an impartial hearing - accepting the testimony of colored persons - and to award them justice. Very Respectfully Your obdt Servant C.S. Schaeffer 1st Lieut. V.R.C. & Asst. Supt. 8th Dist. of Virginia.
Transcription Notes:
"Your obedient servant"