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Bureau R.F & A.L. Sub 
Dist of Hanover, Ashland Va
Aug 31st 1866

Capt J.A. McDonnell,
Supt 3d Dist. Richmond, Va.

Captain,
In accordance with the requirements of Cir No 10. Hd Qurs. Asst Comr, State of Va, March 12th 1866, I have the honor to report that the operations of the order, restoring to the State authorities jurisdiction in criminal cases, have not militated against the interests of the colored people. They have been treated with impartiality and fairness and the Law respecting their Testimony carried out in good faith 

I am, Very Respectfully,
Your obt servant,
Ira Ayer Jr. Bvt Lt Col 
Asst Supt  

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