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Bureau R.F. and A. Lands
5th Division 7th Sub District
Counties Alleghany Bath & Rockbridge
Lexington Va July 31st 1868.
Major R.S. Lacey
Sub. Asst. Comr.
Mayor
In compliance with Circular No 10 Bureau R.F. and A. Lands HD Qrs Asst Commr, dated Richmond Va. March 12th 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