Freedmen's Bureau Records: George T. Cook to J. H.
Remington, May 31, 1866
Summary:
Cook reports that criminal cases in which blacks are involved have been conducted
fairly and impartially.
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands
Office of Assistant
Superintendent
Sub-District "D"
Brevet Major J. H. Remington
Superintendent
May 31 st 1866
Staunton, Virginia
Sir:
I have the honor to report in compliance with the requirements of Circular No 10 from Headquarters Assistant Commissioner State of Virginia Richmond Virginia March 12th 1866, that in the trial of criminal cases in this District in which Colored persons were concerned the proceedings have been conducted with impartiality and fairness and the law respecting their testimony carried out in good faith.
I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
George T. Cook
1st Lieutenant and Assistant Superintendent
