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has not been carried out in good faith. But, by reason of the fact that so long a time generally elapses between the preliminary examinations & the final trials during which time the offender must be kept in confinement I am of the opinion and in this a large number of the Magistrates agree with me, that the interests of all classes would be promoted if all such cases were adjudicated or disposed of by a Provost or Freedman's Court. Respectfully Your Obt Svt Jno. W. Jordan Capt & Bvt Lieut VRC Pro Marshal & Asst Supt BRF. & AL P. Edward Cumberland & Buckingham