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Bureau R. F. & A. L.
Office A. Supt. Orange and Louisa Co's. Va.
Gordonsville March 31st 1867

General:
I have the honor to report in compliance with Par. 6. Cir. No. 10. H'd. Qrs. A. Com. of Va. that the effect of giving the civil authorities jurisdiction in criminal cases where Freedmen are concerned has been prejudicial to their interests in my judgement in this sub-district. There is evidently an improvement however of late in their choices to obtain justice in the civil courts. 

I am-
Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servant
Marcus S. Hopkins
Bt. Maj. A. Supt. O. & L. co's. Va.