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L.B. 125. Vol 1st. 1867

Bureau R F & A L office Asst
Sub Asst Comr. Sub Dist of Hanover
Ashland. Va. April 28th 1867

Capt James. A. Bates.
Sub Asst Commissioner.
3rd Dist. Richmond. Va.

Captain,
In accordance with the provisions of Par 6. Cir no 10. Bureau R F 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 col'd persons has resulted favorably with reference to the interests of the latter during the current month.

They have been treated with impartiality and fairness, and the law respecting their testimony has been carried out in good faith.

Very Respectfully
Your Obdt servant
Ira Ayers Jr
Bvt Col & A.S.A. Commr.

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Note: double s often looks like an "f" or "p" in 19C cursive writing ---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-04-30 14:09:19