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Bu. Refugees, Freedman & A. Lands
Off. A.S.A.C 5th Divn. 2nd Sub Dist, Va
Amelia C.H. Va. Aug. 31st 1867.

Maj. J.R.Stone
S.A.C. 2nd Sub Dist.
Petersburg Va.

Major:-
In compliance with Circular No. 10. series of 1866, H'd Qrs. Asst. Comr. State of Virginia I have the honor to report that, there have been two cases before the Courts in which colored persons were parties and in both cases the action of the Court and Magistrates were strictly just in my opinion.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
J.B. Clinton
Lieut & A.S.A. Comr.