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Office Asst Supt. B R F and AL
Halifax CH Halifax Co Va
Sept 30th 1866

Maj Genl J M Schofield
Asst Comr State of Va

Genl
In compliance with Circular No "10" Hd Qrs Asst Comr State of Virginia I have the honor to report the action of the courts & magistrates towards the Freedmen in this county, as being fair and just. No cases of abuse or injustice on the part of either have come under my observation or to my knowledge

Since the criminal cases where Freedmen were concerned were turned over to the civil courts one Freedman only has been sent to the Penitentiary, and he for one year. No obstructions are placed in the way of the Freedmen giving evidence in any of the courts of the county.

In cases where Freedmen are committed by the Magistrates for trial before the Courts excessive Bail is not required and most cases is easily procured.

Very Respectfully Your
Obt Servt
Geo R. Buffum
Lieut & Asst Supt B.R.F. & A.L. Halifax Co Va

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