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L.B. 78. Vol 1st 1867

Bureau R F and A L Office Asst
Supt Sub Dist of Hanover
Ashland. Va. Mch 28th 1867

Capt James A. Bates
Supt 3rd Dist. Richmond. Va.

Captain,
In accordance with the provisions of Par VI. Cir No 10. Bureau R F and A L Office Asst Comr. Richmond. Va. Mch 12th 1866, I have the honor to report that the order restoring to the civil authorities jurisdiction in criminal cases, over colored persons, has resulted favorably with reference to the interests of the latter in this Sub District. They have been treated with impartiality and fairness; and the Law respecting their testimony has been carried out in good faith.

Very Respectfully
Your obt servt
Ira Ayer Jr
Bvt Col & Asst Supt.

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