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Bureau Refugees, Freedmen & A. L.
Office AS Asst Comr 3 Div 2 Sub Dist. Va.
Laurencevill Va July 31st1868

Bvt. Brig Genl O Brown Asst Commissioner
Richmond Va

General

In obedience to the requirements of par VI Circular No 10 series of 1866 Hd Qrs Asst Comr State of Va.  I have the honor to report that during the last month I have referred to the local magistrates for their action no less than a dozen complaints of Freedmen, of assault and bettery upon them by the whites, and the said magistrates have neglected & refused to take any action on said complaints.
The terms of service of the Constables in Brunswick County expired July 1st 1868. and I have recommended, to the Comdg General, persons for appointment to fill

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