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237 Vol 2/68

Bureau R.F. and A.L. 
4th Division, 9th Sub Dist Va.
Staunton Va. Sept 30. 1868

General O. Brown
Asst. Commissioner
Richmond Va. 

Sir:
In accordance with instructions contained in Par 6 Circular No 10 - dated Head Quarters, Asst Commissioner, Richmond Va March 12th 1866 - in relation to the result of the operations of the order restoring to the Civil Authorities jurisdiction in Criminal Cases over Colored persons &c - I have the honor to Submit the following report, as far as said order relates to this Division (Highland and Augusta Counties) viz:

On account of the peaceable disposition of the Colored population, and their desire to confine their actions within the limits of the law - there has been but few Criminal Cases tried by Magistrates during the present 

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