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Bureau R.F. & A Lands
Off A Supt Sub-Dist Amelia & Powhatan Co.
Amelia C.H. Sept 30th 1866

Sir
In accordance with Par 6 Cir 10 dated Bureau R.F. & A. Lands Hd Qrs Asst Comr Va Richmond March 12th 1866. I have the honor to report that in all cases, that has fallen under my observation, and all trials and prosecutions wherein a colored person has been a party concerned, a commendable degree of impartiality and fairness has been observed, and the law respecting their testimony carried out in good faith, by the civil courts, and magistrates in this sub-dist. 

Very Respectfully &c
Jas Drysdale
2d Lt V.R.C. & A. Supt

Bvt Brig Genl O. Brown
AAAG Bureau R.F & A. Lands
Richmond Va

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