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Bureau R.F. and A. Lands
Off. Asst. Supt. Greensville. Co. VA.
Hicksford July 31st 1866

Sir
In accordance with Par VI Circular No 10. dated Bureau RF and A Lands. Headquarters Asst. Commissioner State of Virginia Richmond March 12th 1866. I have the honor to report as follows:
Since the promulgation of the above Circular a number of cases have been tried before the County Court of Greensville in which, Freedmen have appeared as witness, and defendants and I am happy to say that in no instance has the court refused an impartial hearing or failed to render justice to both parties.
I have yet to hear of an instance where the oath or affidavit of a colored person has been refused on account of color