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Bureau R.F and A.L office Asst
Supt Sub Dist of Hanover
Ashland Va Nov 28th/66

Capt James A Bates
Sub Dist Bureau RF and AL
Richmond Va

Sir,
In accordance with the requirements of Par 6 Cir No 10 Bureau RF & AL Hd Qrs A.C. Va Richmond Va Mch 12th 1866, I have the honor respectfully to report that the order restoring to the State Authorities jurisdiction in criminal cases over colored persons meets with favorable results. They have been treated with impartiality and fairness, and the law respecting their testimony carried out in good faith.

I am, very Respectfully
your obt Servt
Ira Ayer Jr
Bvt Col & Asst Supt

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Ira Ayer Jr