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Bureau R. F. & A. L. Office A. Sup't. Orange & Louisa Co's. Va. Gordonsville Va. February 28th 1864. General: I have the honor to report in compliance with Par. 6 cir. no. 10. from Hed. Qrs. Ass't. Com. of Va. that the effect of the operation of this circular in giving jurisdiction to the civil authorities in cases where crimes are committed against freedmen in Louisa county is at present to leave them without proper protection. It does not appear to be so in Orange co. I am- Very Respectfully Your Ob't. Servant Marcus S. Hapkins Bt. Maj. A. Sup't. Orange & L. Co's. Va. Genr. O. Brown A. A. A. G. Sp't. Potomac