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courts. But in great many instances before the preliminary hearings, and magisterial courts, there is an impartiality shown them. The same case exists in Civil Cases. And without some-one to advise the Freedman but very few would get redress in the above named cases.

I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servant
B.F. Shaum
Bvt Capt & Asst Supt

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Captain R.S. Lacey
Supt 7th Dist. BR &c
Lynchburg Va.