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Bureau of R.F. and A.L.
Hd Qrs 7th Div: 5th Sub, Dist: Va
Drummondtown Va May 31sr 1867.

Capt: Garrick Mallory
A.A.A. Genl
Richmond Va

Captain,

In compliance with paragraph 6 of Circular No: 10. Series of 1866, Hd Qrs: Asst: Commissioner State of Virginia - I have the honor to report that three colored persons were tried in Northampton County for Larceny. - And five Colored persons tried in Accomac County for the same offence, and one named Robert Allen was tried for murder in the 2d Degree in this County and convicted. The said Robert Allen with Six others, a few days after receiving sentence broke jail. Four of the party have not as yet been Captured. These parties had a fair and impartial trial

Respectfully

Your Obt: Servant
Geo. P. Sherwood
1st Lieut 42d Infty:
Asst: Sub. Asst: Commr