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Heathsville Va. July 23/66 Lancaster Co.

Busby E.W. Lieut. and Asst Supt.

In compliance with Par 6. Cir No 10, dated Hd Qrs Asst Com'r. Va, March 12, 1866 Reports the jurisdiction in criminal cases in which Freedmen are parties - has resulted greatly to their disadvantage.  Every case in which a Freedman has been tried - he has been found guilty or sent on for trial before a Superior Court. Reports one case during trial where complainant seized a negro & cut him severely in the face - the negro was
sent to Jail to await trial.

Bureau R.F. & A.L.
Office of Supt 6th District. Va.
Fredericksburg Va. August 1st 1866

Respectfully forwarded,
James Johnson
Major V.R.C. Supt &c

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