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44 v1/68 Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands, OFFICE 4TH DIVISION, 9TH SUB-DISTRICT, VIRGINIA. Staunton, Va., Jan 31st 1868. Brig. Genl. O. Brown Asst Comr. Dist of Va Richmond (Through Hd Qr. 9th Sub Dist Va.) General In compliance with Cir order No [[strikethrough]] 6 [[/strikethrough]] 10. BRF & AL S.1866 I have the honor to report that except examination before magistrates no trials involving the rights of Freedmen have taken place in either county or circuit courts in the 4th Division but several freedmen are in custody awaiting trial at March term. Examinations before magistrates have been repeatedly attended by me and found conducted fairly except occasionally excessive bail demanded, which in deserving cases I have procured an abatement of I have the honor to be General Your obt servt Tho P Jackson Asst Sub Asst Comr
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