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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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