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In cases in which complaints against white men were made, the magistrates have acted promptly and without regard to race or color - no serious cases of this kind have occurred in Prince Edward Co. During the month A very few cases of Assault and Battery have occurred but the parties have been promptly arrested and punished regardless of color.

I am of the opinion that the Criminal Cases could be disposed of more speedily by a Provost or Freedmens' Court, notwithstanding the above named facts.
Respectfully
Your obt svt.
Jno W Jordan
Capt & Bvt Lieut Col

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