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Bureau R.F. & A Lands.
5th Division 7th Sub District
Counties Rockbridge Bath and Alleghany
Lexington Va June 30th 1868.

Major R.S. Lacey
Sub Asst. Commr. 

Major
   In compliance with circular No 10 Bureau R.F. & A Lands Hdqrs Asst Commr dated Richmond Va. March 12/1867 In reference to Par IV same order I have the honor to report that great feeling exists against the appearance of any Bureau officer in civil courts as counsel for Freedmen.
   In reference to Par VI same order I have the honor to report that I do not consider that the Freedmen can obtain justice in the civil courts of this division in any case of importance in which a white man is a party. Some Justices of the Peace do their duty well and justly and deserve credit. Amongst these may be named, Squires,  Figgett, Campbell & Houstan.
I am Major
Very Respectfully 
Your ob't servant.