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Bureau R.F. and A. Lands
Office of Asst. Supt.3d Dist Va.
Richmond Va.
30th June 1866

Capt. J.A. Mc Donnell
Capt 3d district Va.

Captain
In obedience to instructions contained in Par 6, Circular No 10, dated Bureau R.F. and A. Lands. Hd Qrs Asst Com., State of Va, Richmond Va. March 12th, 1866. I have the honor respectfully to submit the following report.

During the past Month, I have attended, and carefully watched, the proceedings of the trials of Freedmen for criminal offenses, in the different courts of the City of Richmond and County of Henrico.

In the attendance of Such trials, I have observed that prejudgment decisions in the Major Court are